Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, God wanted the bad people in the town of Gibeah to be punished to make things right. But the people from the tribe of Benjamin, who were their relatives, did not listen and didn't want to give them up.

Judges 20:13: Now therefore deliver [us] the men, the children of Belial, which [are] in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not hearken to the voice of their brethren the children of Israel:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:12

This verse dictates the death penalty for defying the priest or judge, contrary to showing mercy in Judges 20:13.

Deuteronomy 17:12: And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the LORD thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel. [and will...: Heb. not to hearken]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

This verse emphasizes mercy, while Judges 20:13 demands punishment.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 33:11

This verse states that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, contradicting the call for execution in Judges 20:13.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say unto them, [As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:12

This verse promotes love covering offenses, contrasting with the demand for justice in Judges 20:13.

Proverbs 10:12: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Contradiction with James 2:13

This verse states that mercy triumphs over judgment, opposing the punishment sought in Judges 20:13.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this context could be seen as the tension between justice and mercy. The verse calls for punishing wrongdoing by handing over offenders, which supports justice and accountability. However, this action conflicts with the ideas of forgiveness, rehabilitation, or the potential for mercy found in other parts of the Bible. This creates an inconsistency in how justice and compassion are balanced.

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