Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse tells about a big fight where the people from Benjamin defeated a large number of Israelites. It's like when one team wins a game, but in this story, it was a very serious and sad battle.

Judges 20:21: And the children of Benjamin came forth out of Gibeah, and destroyed down to the ground of the Israelites that day twenty and two thousand men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse calls for love and prayer for enemies, whereas Judges 20:21 describes warfare and conflict.

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 Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," while Judges 20:21 involves killing in battle.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance and letting God enact justice, in contrast to the immediate retaliation in Judges 20:21.

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 Proverbs 15:1

Suggests a gentle answer turns away wrath, opposing the violence depicted in Judges 20:21.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Describes a future of peace without war, contradicting the battle scenario in Judges 20:21.

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]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this scenario could arise from the violence and killing described in the story being at odds with the teachings about peace and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible. This discrepancy can be troubling for those who seek consistency in scriptural messages about how to treat others.

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