Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows that the Israelite people tried to make peace with the people of Benjamin for a second time. They were trying to solve a big problem between them peacefully.

Judges 20:24: And the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 20:24 describes conflict and warfare, but Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and prayer for one's enemies, promoting peace over violence.

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 Romans 12:19

Judges 20:24 involves human vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs believers to refrain from avenging themselves, leaving vengeance to God.

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 Exodus 14:14

Judges 20:24 involves preparation for battle, while Exodus 14:14 assures that God will fight for His people, implying that they need not resort to fighting.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Judges 20:24 depicts an act of fighting, contrasting with Proverbs 20:22, which advises against repaying evil with evil and encourages waiting for the Lord's salvation.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Judges 20:24 continues the cycle of war, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations no longer wage war and instead turn weapons into tools for peace.

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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