Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse is asking the people if they have been honest and fair in making Abimelech their king. It also questions if they have treated Jerubbaal and his family with the kindness they deserve for what they have done.

Judges 9:16: Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

Contradicts the idea of a self-appointed leader by emphasizing the importance of having many counselors for safety.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:20

Contradicts by stating you will know them by their fruits, implying that legitimacy comes from actions, not just claims.

Matthew 7:20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Contradicts the notion of setting up a kingdom without divine sanction by stating that all authority comes from God.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Galatians 6:7

Suggests a contradiction by emphasizing that God cannot be mocked, and a person reaps what they sow, challenging the integrity involved in leadership decisions.

Galatians 6:7: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 5:22

Warns against laying hands suddenly on anyone, highlighting the risk and need for discernment in leadership appointments.

1 Timothy 5:22: Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

Contradiction with James 3:16

Contradicts by associating self-seeking ambition with disorder and every evil practice, questioning the ethics involved in the actions presented in Judges 9:16.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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