Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Judges 20:37 describes an act of killing, which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" in this verse.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Judges 20:37 involves an attack on enemies, contradicting Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies."
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 20:37 involves vengeance, which contradicts this verse's instruction for individuals not to take revenge.
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 Matthew 26:52
Judges 20:37 depicts the use of the sword, contradicting Jesus' warning that "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with James 4:1
Judges 20:37 describes conflict and war, while this verse questions the source of such conflicts, suggesting they should not occur.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Judges 20:37 involves war, whereas this verse blesses peacemakers.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict in this situation might arise from the concept of using deception and violence to achieve a goal. On one hand, strategic thinking and planning can be seen as necessary in certain situations, but on the other hand, it involves trickery and causing harm, which can be seen as morally troubling. This raises questions about whether the end justifies the means and how ethical it is to use deceit and violence.