Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 21:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 21:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 21:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, the people wanted to make friends again with the Benjamin group who were hiding. They sent messengers to talk nicely to them and make peace.

Judges 21:13: And the whole congregation sent [some] to speak to the children of Benjamin that [were] in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them. [to speak...: Heb. and spake and called] [call...: or, proclaim peace]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 21:13 facilitates a resolution involving war with another tribe, which may include killing, whereas Exodus 20:13 states, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 21:13 involves confronting tribes in conflict, while Matthew 5:44 advises 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 21:13's actions involve taking revenge, clashing with Romans 12:19 which states, "avenge not yourselves...vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

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 James 3:18

Judges 21:13 deals with conflict resolution through confrontation, while James 3:18 promotes peace, "the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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