Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joshua, God was helping Joshua and his people fight against their enemies. Joshua picked lots of strong and brave soldiers to go and surprise their enemies at night.

Joshua 8:3: So Joshua arose, and all the people of war, to go up against Ai: and Joshua chose out thirty thousand mighty men of valour, and sent them away by night.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands not to kill, contradicting Joshua 8:3's involvement in a military campaign.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Promotes peacemaking, which contradicts the act of warfare in Joshua 8:3.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, opposing the combat actions in Joshua 8:3.

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 not to repay evil for evil, clashing with the retributive nature of Joshua 8:3.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Foretells an end to warfare, contrary to the military action in Joshua 8:3.

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]
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