Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 20:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 20:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 20:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachers, this verse shows how people tried to run away from a fight, but they could not escape because the others caught up and defeated them. It teaches that sometimes trying to run away from problems doesn't work, and it's important to face challenges bravely.

Judges 20:42: Therefore they turned [their backs] before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which [came] out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse teaches love for enemies and doing good to persecutors, contrasting the pursuit and slaughter in Judges 20:42.

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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contradicting the military vengeance depicted in Judges 20:42.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Instructs not to say "I will do to him as he has done to me," opposing the retaliation shown in Judges 20:42.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Encourages loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrary to the actions in Judges 20:42.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

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