Contradiction with Exodus 13:14
This verse speaks of God delivering the Israelites from Egypt with a mighty hand, focusing on redemption from slavery rather than the memory of crossing the Jordan River as a memorial.
Exodus 13:14: And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What [is] this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: [in...: Heb. to morrow]
Contradiction with Judges 2:10
This verse mentions that a new generation arose that did not know the Lord or what He had done for Israel, contrasting with the intention in Joshua 4:21 to teach future generations about the crossing.
Judges 2:10: And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.
Contradiction with Psalm 106:13
This verse highlights the Israelites' forgetfulness of God's works, which is in contradiction to the memorial purpose emphasized in Joshua 4:21.
Psalm 106:13: They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: [They soon...: Heb. They made haste, they forgat]
Contradiction with Judges 3:7
This verse states the Israelites forgot the Lord and served other gods, contrasting with the instruction to remember the Lord’s acts in Joshua 4:21.
Judges 3:7: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:32
The verse illustrates God’s complaint about Israel forgetting Him, which is contrary to the intended purpose of remembrance in Joshua 4:21.
Jeremiah 2:32: Can a maid forget her ornaments, [or] a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.