Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God was telling Joshua not to be afraid and to trust Him because He had already helped Joshua win against the people of the city called Ai. God promised that Joshua and his people would win the battle and take over the city.

Joshua 8:1: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear not, neither be thou dismayed: take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people, and his city, and his land:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Joshua 8:1 involves God commanding Joshua to take military action, while Exodus 20:13 prohibits killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 8:1 involves preparing for conflict, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches love for enemies and prayer for those who persecute.

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

Joshua 8:1 suggests taking vengeance on Ai, while Romans 12:19 advises leaving vengeance to God.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Joshua 8:1 involves warfare, whereas Isaiah 2:4 speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore.

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]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Joshua 8:1 involves using the sword for conquering, while Matthew 26:52 warns against living by the sword.

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?
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