Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Judges, Abimelech gathered his men at night to secretly set up a plan with four groups to surprise the people in the city of Shechem. This shows Abimelech was trying to be sneaky and win a fight by catching them off guard.

Judges 9:34: And Abimelech rose up, and all the people that [were] with him, by night, and they laid wait against Shechem in four companies.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Judges 9:34 describes preparation for an ambush at night, which contradicts Matthew 5:44 where it says to love your enemies and bless those who persecute you.

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 12:19

Judges 9:34 describes plotting an attack, contradicting Romans 12:19 which instructs not to seek vengeance but to leave it to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 9:34 details preparations for conflict, which contradicts Exodus 20:13, where it states, "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Judges 9:34 involves a plan to ambush, contrasting with Proverbs 3:31 which advises not to envy or choose the ways of a violent man.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Judges 9:34 depicts a plan for violence, while 1 Peter 3:9 advises not to repay evil for evil or insult with insult.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Judges 9:34 involves hostile preparations against adversaries, opposing Luke 6:27, which commands to do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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