Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, the people helped a man named Abimelech by cutting down tree branches and using them to set a tower on fire, where many people were hiding. Sadly, everyone inside the tower died because of the fire.

Judges 9:49: And all the people likewise cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put [them] to the hold, and set the hold on fire upon them; so that all the men of the tower of Shechem died also, about a thousand men and women.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts Judges 9:49 where people are killed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, in contrast to the violence in Judges 9:49.

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

This verse advises against taking vengeance, whereas Judges 9:49 describes an act of retribution.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Advises to feed your enemy if he is hungry, opposing the destructive actions in Judges 9:49.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

States that anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, which contradicts the killings in Judges 9:49.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse may involve the act of violence and destruction. The verse describes a scenario where a group of people engages in a violent act that results in death and devastation. This can be seen as conflicting with other biblical teachings that advocate for peace, love, and compassion. The tension arises between actions of retribution or violence and the overarching biblical messages that often promote forgiveness and kindness.

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