Contradiction with Joshua 11:19
It states there was no city that made peace with the Israelites, whereas Joshua 6:2 involves the Lord giving Jericho into Joshua's hand.
Joshua 11:19: There was not a city that made peace with the children of Israel, save the Hivites the inhabitants of Gibeon: all [other] they took in battle.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:10-11
It talks about offering terms of peace before attacking a city, which contrasts with the direct conquest in Joshua 6:2.
Deuteronomy 20:10-11: When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
Contradiction with Psalms 46:9
This verse speaks of God making wars to cease, which contrasts with the battle and victory over Jericho in Joshua 6:2.
Psalms 46:9: He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse blesses peacemakers, which contrasts with the conquest and destruction involved in Joshua 6:2.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advises to live peaceably with all men if possible, contrasting with the warfare described in Joshua 6:2.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Predicts a future where nations will not learn war anymore, which conflicts with the war in Joshua 6:2.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
Joshua 6:2 might raise questions about the nature of divine promise and human effort. The verse implies that Jericho has already been given into the hands of the Israelites by God. However, the Israelites still have to take action and engage in a specified process to conquer the city. This could seem inconsistent with the idea of something being fully "given" if action is still required, leading to a discussion about the balance between divine intervention and human responsibility.
Paradox #2
Joshua 6:2 might be seen as having a contradiction or conflict because it involves divine instruction for the Israelites to capture Jericho, raising questions about the morality of war and violence directed by God. This could be at odds with other biblical teachings that emphasize peace and love.