Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people of Benjamin realized they were losing because the men of Israel had set a clever trap for them. The Israelites pretended to run away, but they had hidden soldiers ready to surprise the Benjaminites and win the battle.

Judges 20:36: So the children of Benjamin saw that they were smitten: for the men of Israel gave place to the Benjamites, because they trusted unto the liers in wait which they had set beside Gibeah.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Judges 20:36 highlights the Israelites’ active pursuit in battle, whereas Exodus 14:14 states that the Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace, suggesting reliance on divine intervention rather than human action.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 20:36 involves defeating enemies, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, promoting peace over conflict.

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

In Judges 20:36, the Israelites take vengeance upon the Benjaminites, contrasting Romans 12:19, which advises, "avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath," 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.
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