Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows that God had a special plan for his people, where soldiers walked in front and behind the priests who were blowing trumpets, as they all protected the important Ark of the Covenant. It's like a big parade where everyone has an important job to do and they are following what God asked them to do.

Joshua 6:9: And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, [the priests] going on, and blowing with the trumpets. [rereward: Heb. gathering host]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the act of going to war as implied in Joshua 6:9.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, contradicting the confrontational context of Joshua 6:9.

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 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, contrasting with the aggressive stance in Joshua 6:9.

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 James 3:17

This verse speaks of peace and gentleness, contradicting the warfare scenario in Joshua 6:9.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, which opposes the militaristic aspect of Joshua 6:9.

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]
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