Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God told Joshua to point his spear at a city called Ai, saying that He would help them win. Joshua did as God said to show he trusted Him, and it was like a signal that God would make them victorious.

Joshua 8:18: And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that [is] in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that [he had] in his hand toward the city.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

God instructs His people to remain still and let Him fight for them, as opposed to taking action.

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

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

Here, the people are told they will not need to fight in the battle, contradicting the active engagement instructed in Joshua 8:18.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love and pray for enemies, contrasting with the act of taking aggressive military action.

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 believers to not seek revenge but leave it to God's wrath, against the directive in Joshua for combat.

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.
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