Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:21

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

According to the author of the book, Jotham ran away to a place called Beer because he was scared of his brother Abimelech. He stayed there to be safe from his brother's anger.

Judges 9:21: And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

Suggests that safety is found in seeking refuge in the Lord, not in fleeing.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

Emphasizes that salvation is in quietness and trust, not in fleeing.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:2

Contradicts by saying God is the refuge and fortress, implying no need for physical flight.

Psalm 91:2: I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:23

Speaks of fleeing a city, but for the spreading of the Gospel, not mere self-preservation.

Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]
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