Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 21:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 21:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 21:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of the Book of Judges, the people took attendance and noticed that nobody from the town of Jabeshgilead was present. They were surprised that no one from that town had come to join them.

Judges 21:9: For the people were numbered, and, behold, [there were] none of the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead there.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17

These verses command the Israelites to completely destroy certain cities and leave no survivors, unlike the predicament in Judges 21:9 where Israelites are concerned about a lack of people.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the context of warfare and its consequences seen in Judges 21:9.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love enemies and pray for persecutors, whereas Judges 21:9 reflects on the aftermath of conflict among tribes.

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

Instructs to not avenge or seek vengeance, contradicting the backdrop of war-related justice sought in Judges 21.

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 Proverbs 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, which contrasts with the outcomes of tribal vengeance in Judges 21.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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