Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 12:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 12:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 12:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Abdon was a leader in Israel who eventually passed away and was buried in his hometown. This verse helps show where he came from and where he was laid to rest, which can be important for remembering the people who helped lead and protect their community.

Judges 12:15: And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:2

This verse mentions King David needing assistance in his old age, which contradicts the notion of leadership being strong until death presented in Judges 12:15’s account of Abdon.

1 Kings 1:2: Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. [Let there...: Heb. Let them seek] [a young...: Heb. a damsel, a virgin] [cherish...: Heb. be a cherisher unto him]

Contradiction with Matthew 27:5

This verse states that Judas died by suicide, which contrasts the peaceful death of Abdon mentioned in Judges 12:15.

Matthew 27:5: And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

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