Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 24:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 24:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 24:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, Balak, the king of Moab, wanted to fight against the Israelites and asked a man named Balaam to say bad things about them. But God was watching over the Israelites and helped them.

Joshua 24:9: Then Balak the son of Zippor, king of Moab, arose and warred against Israel, and sent and called Balaam the son of Beor to curse you:

Contradiction with Numbers 22:2-6

These verses show that Balak was afraid of the Israelites and sought Balaam to curse them, whereas in Joshua 24:9, it mentions Balak didn't fight against Israel, but still sought Balaam's curse against them.

Numbers 22:2-6: And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:11

In this verse, Balak expresses frustration that Balaam had blessed Israel instead of cursing them, which shows his intent contradicts Joshua 24:9 on Balak's approach towards Israel.

Numbers 23:11: And Balak said unto Balaam, What hast thou done unto me? I took thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast blessed [them] altogether.

Contradiction with Numbers 24:10-11

Balak's anger with Balaam for blessing Israel contradicts the passive role implied in Joshua 24:9, reinforcing his antagonistic stance.

Numbers 24:10-11: And Balak's anger was kindled against Balaam, and he smote his hands together: and Balak said unto Balaam, I called thee to curse mine enemies, and, behold, thou hast altogether blessed [them] these three times.
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