Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
Joshua 6:6 emphasizes the ark's importance in God's plan, whereas in Jeremiah 7:4, reliance on external symbols like the temple is cautioned against, suggesting dependence on these objects is not inherently pious.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Joshua is about preparation for battle, whereas Matthew 5:9 emphasizes peacemaking, demonstrating a contrast in focus between military action and peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Joshua involves the use of force for conquest, while Matthew 26:52 warns against using force and suggests those who use violence will face consequences.
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 John 18:36
In Joshua, the focus is on establishing a physical kingdom through military means. In John 18:36, Jesus speaks of His kingdom not being of this world, contrasting earthly conquest with spiritual reign.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Joshua describes preparation for battle, whereas Isaiah 2:4 describes a future time of peace when weapons are turned into farming tools, contradicting the focus on war.
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]