Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 8:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 8:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 8:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joshua, all the people of Israel, including leaders and judges, gathered around the special box called the Ark of the Covenant. They stood on two sides, just like Moses had told them, so they could bless everyone, both the Israelites and the visitors.

Joshua 8:33: And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

Contradiction with Joshua 6:21

Joshua 8:33 describes a peaceful assembly, while Joshua 6:21 recounts the destruction of every living thing in Jericho.

Joshua 6:21: And they utterly destroyed all that [was] in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Joshua 8:33 shows Israelites gathered for a covenant, whereas Matthew 5:9 emphasizes the blessing of peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

In Joshua 8:33, Israelites stand armed for war, while Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Joshua 8:33 involves warlike preparation, contrary to Isaiah 2:4's vision of turning swords into plowshares.

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]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

Joshua 8:33's assembly contrasts with the command in 1 Samuel 15:3 to completely destroy the Amalekites.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
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