Contradiction with Judges 12:3
This verse shows Jephthah acting boldly and without seeking help, contrasting with Judges 12:5 where there is a strategic capture of fords.
Judges 12:3: And when I saw that ye delivered [me] not, I put my life in my hands, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and the LORD delivered them into my hand: wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 30:23-24
David establishes equality in sharing the spoils, contrasting with the segregation and exclusion seen in Judges 12:5.
1 Samuel 30:23-24: Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the LORD hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus commands to love your enemies, which contradicts the nature of conflict in Judges 12:5.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages living peaceably with all men, conflicting with the act of conflict in Judges 12:5.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
Emphasizes unity and equality among people, contrasting the division seen in Judges 12:5.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this situation could be the harshness and violence against people based on their regional identity. It raises questions about justice and compassion in dealing with others who are different from us.