Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to biblical scholars, in the book of Judges, the people of Shechem decided to support Abimelech because they felt connected to him, as he was their relative. They trusted him and chose to follow him because he was part of their family.

Judges 9:3: And his mother's brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He [is] our brother. [to follow: Heb. after]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the encouragement of violence in Judges 9:3.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises to recompense no man evil for evil, conflicting with the violent support rallied by Abimelech in Judges 9:3.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

Describes God as love, emphasizing love and unity, contrasting with the division and strife incited in Judges 9:3.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Speaks of wisdom as pure and peaceable, contradicting the manipulation and conflict in Judges 9:3.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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