Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joshua, the men of Ai saw their city on fire and couldn't escape, showing that God helped Joshua and his people win the battle. It teaches that God can help us even when things seem really hard.

Joshua 8:20: And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers. [power: Heb. hand]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:30

This verse describes divine empowerment in battle, contrasting with Joshua 8:20 where the Israelites achieve victory through a strategic ambush.

2 Samuel 22:30: For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. [run: or, broken]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6

Emphasizes the importance of wise counsel for victory, contradicting Joshua 8:20, which focuses on execution of a plan rather than seeking advice.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
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