Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joshua, this verse tells us that all the people in the cities of Ai and Bethel chased after the Israelites, leaving their city without anyone to guard it. It shows how eager the people were to catch the Israelites, but it also meant their city was left unprotected.

Joshua 8:17: And there was not a man left in Ai or Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the city open, and pursued after Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse explains that safety is of the Lord, contradicting Joshua 8:17 where a military strategy is dependent on human actions.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

It highlights the folly of trusting in human strength, in contrast to the reliance on military tactics shown in Joshua 8:17.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

These verses emphasize that a king is not saved by a great army, contradicting the military-focused strategy of Joshua 8:17.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
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