Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king of Ammon would not listen to Jephthah. Jephthah sent him messages, but the king didn't want to pay attention.

Judges 11:28: Howbeit the king of the children of Ammon hearkened not unto the words of Jephthah which he sent him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peacemaking, contrasting with Judges 11:28 where a peaceful resolution is not achieved.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises living peaceably with all men as much as possible, contradicting the unresolved conflict in Judges 11:28.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Encourages followers to pursue peace, which stands in contrast to the decision to proceed without agreement in Judges 11:28.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

Calls for peace with all men, conflicting with the lack of peace found in Judges 11:28.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:32

Values being slow to anger over taking a city, showing discord with the outcome of the non-peaceful terms in Judges 11:28.

Proverbs 16:32: [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
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