Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, this verse means that Phinehas, a leader, asked God if they should fight their relatives, the Benjamites, again. God promised Phinehas that He would help them win the next day.

Judges 20:28: And Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, stood before it in those days,) saying, Shall I yet again go out to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother, or shall I cease? And the LORD said, Go up; for to morrow I will deliver them into thine hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises against seeking personal vengeance, while Judges 20:28 involves Israel seeking God's guidance for battle, possibly implying divine vengeance.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies and pray for persecutors, which contrasts with the battle scenario in Judges 20:28.

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

Urges believers not to avenge themselves but leave it to God's wrath, whereas Judges 20:28 involves direct engagement in battle with divine approval.

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.
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