Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the men of Israel cheered each other up and got ready to fight again in the same place where they had prepared the first time. They wanted to be brave and try their best in the battle.

Judges 20:22: And the people the men of Israel encouraged themselves, and set their battle again in array in the place where they put themselves in array the first day.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

This verse speaks of God's unchanging nature, which may contrast with the fickle outcome and uncertainties of battle depicted in Judges 20:22.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Advocates for peacemaking, which contradicts the theme of going to battle as seen in Judges 20:22.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Emphasizes God fighting for His people, which contrasts with the Israelites encouraging themselves to fight.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Urges not to seek vengeance but leave it to God, contrasting with the Israelites' actions in battle.

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 a future where nations will not go to war, which is the opposite of the events in Judges 20:22.

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]
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