Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the 600 men from the tribe of Dan, who were ready for battle, stood at the entrance of the city gate. They were preparing for something important and making sure they were ready with their weapons.

Judges 18:16: And the six hundred men appointed with their weapons of war, which [were] of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

The verse commands "Thou shalt not steal," contradicting the actions in Judges 18:16 where the Danites take what is not theirs.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The verse promotes treating others as one wishes to be treated, contradicting the aggressive actions of the Danites described in Judges 18:16.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the potential for conflict indicated by the Danites' actions in Judges 18:16.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Instructs to love thy neighbor as thyself, contrasting with the hostile intent of the Danites in Judges 18:16.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.
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