Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 21:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 21:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 21:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse shows that after a tough time, the people of Israel were able to go back to their own homes and families. They each returned to the special place or things that belonged to them, like a gift or prize.

Judges 21:24: And the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every man to his tribe and to his family, and they went out from thence every man to his inheritance.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse encourages peacemakers, whereas Judges 21:24 comes after a civil war among the Israelites, highlighting conflict rather than peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," while the context of Judges 21:24 follows a narrative involving violence and killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse claims that God is not the author of confusion, in contrast to the chaos and disorder described before Judges 21:24.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks about nations not lifting swords against each other and learning war no more, which contradicts the background of tribal conflict in Judges 21:24.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all men, contrasting with the discord evident in Judges 21:24.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
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