Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 9:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 9:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 9:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, the people of Israel were unsure if they should be friends with the Hivites because they thought the Hivites might be tricky and live close by. They were worried that making an agreement would not be a good idea.

Joshua 9:7: And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?

Contradiction with Exodus 23:32

This verse advises against making covenants with the inhabitants of the land, whereas in Joshua 9:7, the Israelites discuss making a peace agreement with the Gibeonites.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse commands the Israelites to make no covenants and to utterly destroy the people of the land, contrasting with the consideration of an agreement in Joshua 9:7.

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 Deuteronomy 20:16-18

These verses instruct the Israelites to leave no survivors in certain cities of the promised land, in contrast to the possibility of making a treaty as seen in Joshua 9:7.

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 Judges 2:2

This verse criticizes the making of covenants with the inhabitants of the land, contradicting the situation in Joshua 9:7 where such a covenant is contemplated.

Judges 2:2: And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?
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