Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse suggests turning the other cheek and not resisting evil, contrasting with the preparation for battle in Judges 20:19.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:14
It highlights that the Lord will fight for you and you should keep peace, contradicting the act of Israel preparing to fight.
Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance, while Judges 20:19 involves the Israelites seeking retribution against the Benjaminites.
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 Isaiah 2:4
Speaks of beating swords into plowshares, indicating peace, in contrast to the Israelites' readiness for battle in Judges 20:19.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Encourages not to repay evil but wait for the Lord to deliver, differing from the Israelites preparing for combat.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with James 4:1
Questions the source of wars and fightings among people, countering the preparation for war in Judges 20:19.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Urges not to repay evil for evil, opposing the Israelites' mobilization for warfare.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 2:24
Stresses the Lord's servant must not strive, which contradicts with the active conflict seen in Judges 20:19.
2 Timothy 2:24: And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, [patient: or, forbearing]