Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the king of Jericho asked Rahab to bring out some men who were staying at her house because he believed they were spying on the land. Christians understand this as part of the story where Rahab helps these men, who are actually God's people, even though it was risky for her.

Joshua 2:3: And the king of Jericho sent unto Rahab, saying, Bring forth the men that are come to thee, which are entered into thine house: for they be come to search out all the country.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse instructs not to bear false witness, while Joshua 2:3 involves Rahab misleading the king's messengers.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with James 2:25

This verse praises Rahab for her faith and actions in hiding the spies, contradicting the presumed wrongdoing in Joshua 2:3.

James 2:25: Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent [them] out another way?

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