Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse tells us that a lot of people from the city of Ai, both men and women, were defeated, and there were twelve thousand of them in total. It shows how God's people won a big battle that day.

Joshua 8:25: And [so] it was, [that] all that fell that day, both of men and women, [were] twelve thousand, [even] all the men of Ai.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the notion of killing in battle as described in Joshua 8:25.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to "love your enemies," opposing the idea of destroying them as in Joshua 8:25.

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 12:17

Advises to "recompense no man evil for evil," contrasting the retribution seen in Joshua 8:25.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could be the violence and destruction involved, as it describes the complete annihilation of a city, which can conflict with teachings about compassion and valuing human life.

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