Contradiction with Exodus 20:24
Judges 21:4 describes offering burnt offerings and peace offerings on a temporary altar, while Exodus 20:24 commands building an altar of earth or uncut stones, suggesting a more permanent and proper altar.
Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5-6
Judges 21:4 involves sacrifices without specifying a designated place, whereas Deuteronomy 12:5-6 requires offerings to be brought to a specific place chosen by God.
Deuteronomy 12:5-6: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
Contradiction with Isaiah 66:3
Judges 21:4 involves following ritual offerings, but Isaiah 66:3 criticizes those who perform sacrifices without sincere faith, implying ritual alone is worthless.
Isaiah 66:3: He that killeth an ox [is as if] he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, [as if] he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, [as if he offered] swine's blood; he that burneth incense, [as if] he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. [lamb: or, kid] [burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of]
Contradiction with Amos 5:21-22
Judges 21:4 appears to continue traditional sacrificial practices, yet Amos 5:21-22 shows God's rejection of such rituals without justice and righteousness.
Amos 5:21-22: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:13
Judges 21:4 focuses on sacrifices as religious duty, while Matthew 9:13 emphasizes mercy over sacrifice, indicating God’s preference for compassion.
Matthew 9:13: But go ye and learn what [that] meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.