Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the king of Ai saw the Israelites coming and rushed his people out to fight them, but he didn't know that some Israelites were hiding and ready to surprise him from behind. This teaches us how planning and being clever can help win battles.

Joshua 8:14: And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw [it], that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that [there were] liers in ambush against him behind the city.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Joshua 8:14 involves a battle and the use of strategy, whereas Exodus 14:14 emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you without needing human strategy.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 8:14 involves an ambush against enemies, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love and pray for your enemies instead.

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 8:14 describes taking vengeance by ambushing, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs not to take revenge, leaving it to God's wrath.

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 8:14 involves going to battle, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a time when nations will not learn 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 Proverbs 20:22

Joshua 8:14 involves retaliation and conflict, whereas Proverbs 20:22 advises not to say "I'll pay you back" but to wait for the Lord's deliverance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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