Contradiction with Exodus 14:22
This verse describes the Israelites walking on dry ground through the sea, implying divine intervention, contrasting with Joshua 4:12, where the focus is on the readiness and action of the tribes without mention of divine intervention.
Exodus 14:22: And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry [ground]: and the waters [were] a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
Contradiction with Numbers 32:17
This verse states the tribes of Reuben and Gad will arm themselves for battle as they move into the land, which could contradict Joshua 4:12 if the context implies different timing or readiness levels.
Numbers 32:17: But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.
Contradiction with Numbers 32:20
Here, Moses instructs the tribes on conditions for their settlement, potentially differing in command structure or circumstances from Joshua 4:12.
Numbers 32:20: And Moses said unto them, If ye will do this thing, if ye will go armed before the LORD to war,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 3:18
This verse focuses on Moses' instruction to the tribes to go before the Israelites armed, which could contrast in leadership or execution with the directive in Joshua 4:12.
Deuteronomy 3:18: And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all [that are] meet for the war. [meet...: Heb. sons of power]
Contradiction with Judges 5:23
This verse curses Meroz for not coming to help the Lord against the mighty, contrasting with Joshua 4:12, where the tribes demonstrate readiness and action.
Judges 5:23: Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.