Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, this verse means that the Israelites had to work for a king named Eglon from Moab for a long time, which was eighteen years. They had to do this because they had made some choices that led them away from God.

Judges 3:14: So the children of Israel served Eglon the king of Moab eighteen years.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:2

This verse states that God is the liberator of the Israelites from bondage, contradicting their subjugation to Eglon in Judges 3:14.

Exodus 20:2: I [am] the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. [bondage: Heb. servants]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:13

This verse promises that Israel will be the head and not the tail if they obey God, contradicting their subjugation in Judges 3:14.

Deuteronomy 28:13: And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do [them]:

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:13

Declares that God broke the Israelites' yokes and led them upright, whereas Judges 3:14 describes them in servitude.

Leviticus 26:13: I [am] the LORD your God, which brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their bondmen; and I have broken the bands of your yoke, and made you go upright.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God's help and strength to Israel, which contrasts with their defeat and servitude in Judges 3:14.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12-15

Warns against serving other kings instead of relying on God, highlighting Israel's punishment in Judges 3:14 as a contradiction to this guidance.

1 Samuel 12:12-15: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of the Israelites being subjugated or oppressed, which contrasts with the belief that they are God's chosen people who are meant to prosper and be protected. It may seem inconsistent with the notion of their special status and blessings from God.

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