Contradiction with Judges 2:14
Israel faced troubles and bondage despite having been given rest from enemies.
Judges 2:14: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.
Contradiction with Judges 2:18
Many times, when Israel was oppressed by enemies, God raised judges to deliver them.
Judges 2:18: And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them.
Contradiction with Judges 3:12
The children of Israel did evil, and the Lord strengthened Eglon against them, leading to conflict.
Judges 3:12: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.
Contradiction with Judges 4:1-2
After Ehud's death, the Israelites did evil, and the Lord sold them into Jabin's hand, contrary to possessing rest.
Judges 4:1-2: And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead.
Contradiction with Judges 6:1
Israel did evil, and God delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years, implying unrest.
Judges 6:1: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 4:2
Israel was defeated by the Philistines, indicating not all enemies were at rest.
1 Samuel 4:2: And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. [they joined...: Heb. the battle was spread] [army: Heb. array]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:1
At the time kings went to war, David faced battles without complete rest from his enemies.
2 Samuel 11:1: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. [after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 13:3
The anger of the Lord was kindled, and he delivered Israel into the hands of the Syrians.
2 Kings 13:3: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all [their] days.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:20
The Lord rejected all the seed of Israel and afflicted them, implying ongoing conflict.
2 Kings 17:20: And the LORD rejected all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hand of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his sight.
Paradox #1
The potential inconsistency might be with other parts of the Bible that suggest continuous conflict or that the Israelites did not fully possess or control all the lands. For example, other texts mention the presence of remaining Canaanite inhabitants or future battles, which could contrast with the idea of complete rest or peace.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could be that it suggests God delivered peace and success to one group of people while other parts of the Bible emphasize love and justice for all humans. This can conflict with the idea that God is impartial and loves everyone equally.