Contradiction with Deuteronomy 22:22
This verse states that both the adulterous parties should be put to death, which contradicts Judges 19:2 where the concubine is reconciled rather than punished.
Deuteronomy 22:22: If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, [both] the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel.
Contradiction with John 8:11
Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery, contradicting the judgment implied in Judges 19:2 through her being sent away.
John 8:11: She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:32
This verse indicates that divorce due to fornication leads to adultery, differing from the reconciliation pursued in Judges 19:2.
Matthew 5:32: But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:10
Calls for the death penalty for adultery, in contradiction to the approach taken in Judges 19:2 where there's no indication of punishment.
Leviticus 20:10: And the man that committeth adultery with [another] man's wife, [even he] that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
Paradox #1
Some scholars have noted inconsistencies in the timeline and cultural practices described in the Book of Judges. For example, the treatment of the concubine and her departure from her husband can be seen as conflicting with other biblical narratives that highlight marriage norms and the roles of women during that time. These inconsistencies might arise from different sources or traditions being woven together into the text.
Paradox #2
Judges 19:2 presents a situation where an unfaithful wife leaves her husband, and he later follows to bring her back. The potential moral conflict or inconsistency here is the differing interpretations about marital rights and forgiveness. Some might see the husband's actions as a sign of forgiveness and commitment to marriage, while others might view it as disregarding the autonomy and decision of the woman, suggesting a tension between personal freedom and marital obligation.