Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts Esther 9:10 by opposing the act of killing, even though in Esther 9:10 the Jews defend themselves by killing their enemies.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse encourages loving your enemies, which contrasts with the actions in Esther 9:10 where the enemies are killed.
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 12:19
This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, which contradicts the actions taken in Esther 9:10 where Jews take matters into their own hands.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
These verses suggest feeding your enemy if he is hungry, which is in contrast to the killing of enemies in Esther 9:10.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
This verse advises not to repay evil with evil, contradicting the retaliation described in Esther 9:10.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in Esther 9:10 could be the act of violence and killing, even though it's presented as an act of justice or self-defense. It raises questions about the morality of responding to violence with more violence and whether such actions are justified.