Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God saved Rahab and her family because she helped the Israelite spies. This story shows that God keeps His promises and can protect those who trust Him.

Joshua 6:23: And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel. [kindred: Heb. families]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by commanding "Thou shalt not kill," whereas Joshua 6 portrays the Israelites carrying out the destruction of Jericho.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by teaching to love and pray for enemies, in contrast to the actions of destroying a city.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by advising not to repay evil with evil, differing from the warfare context in Joshua.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by promoting peacemaking instead of the conquest depicted in the verse.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by suggesting feeding and giving drink to enemies, unlike the war actions.

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

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by saying to do good to those who hate you, opposite to the destruction narrative.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by urging to live peaceably with all, differing from engaging in battle.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by highlighting that peace is sown in righteousness, not violence as in Jericho's fall.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts Joshua 6:23 by urging not to repay evil with evil, contrasting the combat in Joshua's conquest.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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