Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the people of Israel wanted to understand why something very bad happened, so they asked their neighbors, the children of Benjamin, to tell them what went wrong. The Israelites were trying to find out the truth and make things right.

Judges 20:3: (Now the children of Benjamin heard that the children of Israel were gone up to Mizpeh.) Then said the children of Israel, Tell [us], how was this wickedness?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Contradicts the idea of seeking confrontation by promoting a soft answer to turn away wrath.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Calls for peacemakers, contradictory to the assembly for battle in Judges 20:3.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, in contrast to preparing for conflict.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Advises against repaying evil for evil, conflicting with the desire for retribution.

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 Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love enemies, contrary to the coming together for an act of vengeance.

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;
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