Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, the bad guys teamed up and fought against God’s people, winning a battle and taking over a special city known for its palm trees.

Judges 3:13: And he gathered unto him the children of Ammon and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:19-20

In Judges 3:13, God raises a judge to deliver Israel, while in 1 Samuel 8:19-20, the Israelites reject judges and demand a king to lead them instead.

1 Samuel 8:19-20: Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:10-18

In Judges 3:13, Israelites face oppression by foreign powers, while in Deuteronomy 20:10-18, God commands Israel to completely destroy certain nations to avoid oppression or influence.

Deuteronomy 20:10-18: When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.
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