Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Abimelech was a leader over Israel for three years. During this time, he tried to be king but did not have God's blessing, so things did not go well.

Judges 9:22: When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel,

Contradiction with Proverbs 8:15-16

This verse emphasizes that leaders and rulers govern by wisdom and righteousness through the Lord, which might contradict Abimelech’s self-serving rule depicted in Judges 9:22.

Proverbs 8:15-16: By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse suggests that all authorities are established by God, seemingly in opposition to the idea of Abimelech’s rule, which was initiated through manipulation and violence.

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 Matthew 20:26

Here, greatness is equated with servitude, contrary to the tyrannical and self-serving kingship of Abimelech described in Judges 9:22.

Matthew 20:26: But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

Contradiction with Hosea 8:4

This verse points out people appointing leaders without God’s consent, potentially contradicting the legitimacy of Abimelech’s rule noted in Judges 9:22.

Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
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