Contradiction with Genesis 25:8
Judges 12:12 states Elon was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun, while Genesis 25:8 refers to people being gathered to their own people, suggesting a different burial tradition.
Genesis 25:8: Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full [of years]; and was gathered to his people.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:24
Judges 12:12 mentions burial in a specific location, Aijalon, whereas Numbers 20:24 speaks of Aaron not entering the Promised Land, indicating differing fates or places of rest for leaders.
Numbers 20:24: Aaron shall be gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land which I have given unto the children of Israel, because ye rebelled against my word at the water of Meribah. [word: Heb. mouth]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:6
In Judges 12:12, Elon has a known burial site, while Deuteronomy 34:6 says of Moses that "no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day," contrasting known and unknown grave sites.
Deuteronomy 34:6: And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13
Judges 12:12 gives a specific burial location, whereas Hebrews 11:13 discusses people of faith not having a homeland or receiving promises, presenting a broader existential journey rather than physical burial emphasis.
Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5
While Judges 12:12 notes a burial place, Ecclesiastes 9:5 claims "the dead know not anything," potentially questioning the significance of a specific burial location.
Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.