Contradiction with Joshua 15:63
This verse contradicts Judges 1:8 by stating that "the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem: the children of Judah could not drive them out," implying they didn't capture the city.
Joshua 15:63: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.
Contradiction with Judges 1:21
This verse states, "the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem," which conflicts with the claim in Judges 1:8 that implies they had conquered Jerusalem.
Judges 1:21: And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction is that in Judges 1:8, it mentions the people of Judah capturing and setting fire to Jerusalem. However, in other parts of the Bible, like Judges 1:21 and 2 Samuel 5:6-9, it suggests that the Jebusites still controlled Jerusalem until King David's time. This creates a conflict about who controlled Jerusalem and when.
Paradox #2
The contradiction could be related to other passages in the Bible that describe the capture and burning of Jerusalem. Some passages might suggest different timelines or details about who controlled the city at various times, leading to potential inconsistencies in the historical accounts of Jerusalem's capture and destruction.
Paradox #3
There is a contradiction with "Judges 1:8" because it mentions that the Israelites captured and destroyed Jerusalem, but later passages in the Bible, like "2 Samuel 5:6-9," state that Jerusalem was still under the control of the Jebusites until King David conquered it. This inconsistency suggests differences in the historical timeline or narrative.
Paradox #4
The possible contradiction is that Judges 1:8 suggests the people of Judah captured and set fire to Jerusalem. However, another verse, Judges 1:21, implies that the Benjaminites did not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, suggesting the city wasn't fully captured by the people of Judah. This creates inconsistency about who had control over Jerusalem at that time.
Paradox #5
The contradiction in Judges 1:8 could be the conflict between the act of violence described and the broader biblical teachings of love and peace. Some might see a contradiction between the encouragement to live peacefully with others and the instances in the Bible that describe war or destruction. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of a compassionate and forgiving God.
Paradox #6
Judges 1:8 mentions that the tribe of Judah fought against Jerusalem and captured it. However, in Judges 1:21, it says the tribe of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, suggesting they still lived there. This creates a contradiction about whether the Israelites controlled Jerusalem or not at that time.