Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16
This verse speaks of God's promise for an eternal throne for David's lineage, contradicting the transient leadership of Judges indicated by short reigns like Jephthah's in Judges 12:7.
2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:16
This verse associates wisdom with long life, contradicting the short leadership of Jephthah, suggesting perhaps a lack of wisdom.
Proverbs 3:16: Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour.
Contradiction with Psalm 89:29
Promises to establish David's line forever, in contrast to short-lived leadership seen in Judges.
Psalm 89:29: His seed also will I make [to endure] for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:27
Discusses God not blotting out Israel’s name, contrasting with periodic leadership losses like Jephthah’s death ceasing his influence.
2 Kings 14:27: And the LORD said not that he would blot out the name of Israel from under heaven: but he saved them by the hand of Jeroboam the son of Joash.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:17
Advises against dying before your time due to foolishness; contrasts Jephthah's short reign.
Ecclesiastes 7:17: Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? [before...: Heb. not in thy time?]
Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7
Talks about endless peace and reign of David’s throne, contradicting the impermanence of leadership in Judges.
Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
Promises long life for honoring parents, conflicting with Jephthah's relatively short period of leadership.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:33
Promises prolonged days with obedience, which juxtaposes Jephthah’s short rule.
Deuteronomy 5:33: Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and [that it may be] well with you, and [that] ye may prolong [your] days in the land which ye shall possess.
Contradiction with Genesis 25:8
On dying old and satisfied of days, contrasting the much shorter, eventful life of leaders like Jephthah.
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 2 Chronicles 13:5
Mentions the everlasting covenant of salt with David's descendants, indicating permanent rulership, unlike Jephthah's brief term.
2 Chronicles 13:5: Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, [even] to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?