Contradiction with Judges 6:12
This verse speaks of the Lord being with Gideon and him being called a mighty warrior, showing a contrast in divine favor compared to the success attributed to Joshua.
Judges 6:12: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD [is] with thee, thou mighty man of valour.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14
This verse highlights the Lord's spirit departing from Saul, contradicting the persistent favor shown to Joshua in his endeavors.
1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]
Contradiction with Job 1:8
God speaks highly of Job's blameless character, yet Job faces trials, contrasting with Joshua's continuous success.
Job 1:8: And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that [there is] none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? [considered: Heb. set thy heart on]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse suggests that success does not always come to the swift or strong, as opposed to Joshua's constant triumphs attributed to being with the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7
The prophet Jeremiah feels deceived and overpowered by God, contrasting with the unwavering support seen in Joshua 6:27.
Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]