Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 18:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 18:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 18:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of Judges, the people who lived near Micah came together to catch up to the group from the tribe of Dan as they were leaving. They were unhappy and wanted to talk to them about what had happened.

Judges 18:22: [And] when they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men that [were] in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered together, and overtook the children of Dan.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Judges 18:22 shows the Danites relying on their own strength, while Proverbs 3:5 encourages trusting in the Lord with all your heart.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 18:22 involves confrontation and the potential for violence, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

The pursuit of peace is advised in Romans 12:18, but Judges 18:22 describes an aggressive encounter.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

Judges 18 involves taking what is not theirs, contradicting the commandment in Exodus 20:15, "Thou shalt not steal."

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

The actions of the Danites in Judges 18:22 contradict the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12, which instructs to do unto others as one would have them do unto oneself.

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.
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