Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Judges, this verse tells us that Abimelech, who was not a kind leader, went to a place called Thebez and attacked it, taking control of it. It's a part of a story where things don't turn out well for people who do bad things.

Judges 9:50: Then went Abimelech to Thebez, and encamped against Thebez, and took it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Judges 9:50 depicts conflict and siege, while Matthew 5:9 promotes peace, stating "Blessed are the peacemakers."

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Judges 9:50 involves aggression and warfare, whereas Romans 12:18 advises to live peaceably with all men, if possible.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Judges 9:50 is part of a narrative about conflict and potential killing, contradicting Exodus 20:13's commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Judges 9:50 describes a siege, suggesting violence, while Matthew 26:52 warns that all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

Judges 9:50 includes themes of violence, contrasting with Proverbs 3:31 advising not to envy or choose the ways of violent men.

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