Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 7:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 7:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 7:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, Gideon asked his friends, the people from the tribe of Ephraim, to help stop the bad Midianite army by guarding important water places. The men of Ephraim listened and worked together to do what Gideon asked.

Judges 7:24: And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:3

This verse suggests avoiding strife, which contrasts with the call to arms and conflict in Judges 7:24.

Proverbs 20:3: [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Encourages peacemaking, contradicting the pursuit of a battle in Judges 7:24.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Emphasizes God fighting instead of humans, contrasting the active human battle pursuit in Judges 7:24.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

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