Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 1:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 1:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 1:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Caleb promised that whoever fought and captured a city called Kirjathsepher could marry his daughter Achsah. He wanted a brave and strong person to become part of his family.

Judges 1:12: And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjathsepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife.

Contradiction with Acts 10:34

God is no respecter of persons, but Judges 1:12 involves favoritism by offering a daughter as a reward for capturing a city.

Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving enemies, contrasting with the warlike events of Judges 1:12.

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 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance, differing from the aggressive capture motive in Judges 1:12.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers" contrasts with the military challenge in Judges 1:12.

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

Contradiction with James 3:17

Wisdom that is "peaceable, gentle" contrasts with the combative context of Judges 1:12.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this verse could be the offering of a daughter as a prize for military victory or conquest. This might be seen as treating a person as a commodity or reward, which conflicts with modern values of individual autonomy and dignity.

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