Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the people from the town of Gibeon heard about how Joshua and his people won battles at Jericho and Ai. They were very scared because they thought Joshua might come to them next.

Joshua 9:3: And when the inhabitants of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done unto Jericho and to Ai,

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

This verse commands the Israelites not to make any covenants with the inhabitants of the land, which contradicts the treaty the Gibeonites seek in Joshua 9:3.

Exodus 23:32: Thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor with their gods.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse instructs the Israelites to utterly destroy the inhabitants and make no covenants with them, contrary to the actions of the Gibeonites in Joshua 9:3 seeking peace.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Exodus 34:12

Warns Israelites to be cautious of making covenants with the land's inhabitants, while Joshua 9:3 involves the Gibeonites approaching to make such a covenant.

Exodus 34:12: Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-18

Commands the Israelites to destroy certain nations completely, rather than make peace as the Gibeonites request in Joshua 9:3.

Deuteronomy 20:16-18: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with Numbers 33:55

Warns that failing to drive out the land's inhabitants will lead to trouble, yet Joshua 9:3 shows an instance where Israelites are approached for peace by them.

Numbers 33:55: But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them [shall be] pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell.

Paradox #1

Moral contradictions or inconsistencies related to this verse might arise from the deceptive actions taken by the Gibeonites, which could conflict with the values of honesty and truthfulness. This raises questions about the acceptability of deceit in certain situations and how it is perceived morally or ethically.

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