Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people of Ammon got ready for a fight by setting up camp in a place called Gilead, and in response, the people of Israel also gathered and set up their camp in a place called Mizpeh to prepare for the fight.

Judges 10:17: Then the children of Ammon were gathered together, and encamped in Gilead. And the children of Israel assembled themselves together, and encamped in Mizpeh. [gathered: Heb. cried]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:19-20

Judges 10:17 describes Israel gathering to fight their oppressors without a king, whereas 1 Samuel 8:19-20 shows Israel demanding a king to lead them into battle.

1 Samuel 8:19-20: Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16

Judges 10:17 depicts the Israelites preparing for battle, while Deuteronomy 17:16 warns against returning to Egypt to gain horses and military strength, indicating reliance on God instead of military might.

Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Judges 10:17 implies reliance on military mobilization, contrasting with Isaiah 31:1, which warns against trusting in military forces like horses and chariots rather than God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Judges 10:17 focuses on preparing for war, whereas Proverbs 21:31 highlights that safety and victory come from the Lord, not just from preparation for battle.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

Judges 10:17 emphasizes amassing for battle, but Psalm 20:7 suggests the futility of trusting in chariots and horses rather than in the Lord.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
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