Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 11:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 11:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 11:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Jephthah ran away from his family because they didn't want him around. In the new place called Tob, some not-so-nice people joined him, and together they went on adventures.

Judges 11:3: Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him. [from: Heb. from the face of]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 11:3 depicts Jephthah fleeing and relying on his own strength, whereas Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the LORD and not leaning on one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 11:3 shows Jephthah gathering vain men leading to conflict, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Judges 11:3 involves fleeing and assembling vain men, suggesting conflict; Romans 12:18 encourages living peaceably with all.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:25

Judges 11:3 illustrates Jephthah isolating himself with worthless men, whereas Hebrews 10:25 urges believers not to forsake assembling together with the faithful.

Hebrews 10:25: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
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