Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the Israelites made a plan to trick their enemies and surprise them by hiding and then coming out of their hiding places. This was part of a big fight to win a battle.

Judges 20:33: And all the men of Israel rose up out of their place, and put themselves in array at Baaltamar: and the liers in wait of Israel came forth out of their places, [even] out of the meadows of Gibeah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

This verse commands the complete destruction of opposing forces, contrasting with the tactical ambush used in Judges 20:33.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love and pray for enemies, contradicting the war tactics and ambush described in Judges 20:33.

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

"Thou shalt not kill," directly contradicts the act of ambush and violence depicted in Judges 20:33.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, in contrast to the Israelites' own retributive actions in Judges 20:33.

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 25:21-22

Advises showing kindness to enemies, which contradicts the strategic attack described in Judges 20:33.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this context could be the questioning of the ethics of warfare and ambush tactics, as it involves deception and violence. While the Bible often depicts God supporting certain battles, this raises questions about the morality of using deceit in war and how it aligns with other teachings about honesty and peace.

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