Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people from the family group called Benjamin got together to fight against the rest of their relatives from Israel. They were coming together to protect their city, Gibeah, even though it meant going against their own wider family.

Judges 20:14: But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse promotes peace, stating, "Blessed are the peacemakers," while Judges 20:14 describes preparation for war.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises, "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men," which contradicts the Benjaminites' decision to battle in Judges 20:14.

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

Contradiction with James 1:20

It states, "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," contrasting the violent intentions expressed in Judges 20:14.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse, promoting a gentle answer to turn away wrath, conflicts with the Benjaminites' preparation for battle in Judges 20:14.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

Advises to "follow peace with all men," which opposes the warlike response of the Benjaminites in Judges 20:14.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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