Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God told the Israelites to walk around the city of Jericho once a day for six days. This was part of God's plan, and the Israelites followed it to show they trusted Him.

Joshua 6:14: And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Joshua 6:14 as it pertains to the destruction of Jericho where lives were taken.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to "resist not evil" and "turn the other cheek," opposing the aggressive actions implied in the battle strategies of Joshua 6:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse states "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," suggesting God commands against taking revenge, contrasting with the siege on Jericho.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," suggesting a contradiction to the militaristic actions during the siege described in Joshua 6:14.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises to "feed your enemy if he is hungry," which contrasts with the complete destruction of Jericho in Joshua 6.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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