Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 9:52

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 9:52 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 9:52. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Abimelech tried really hard to destroy the tower by burning its door, showing how determined he was in the battle. This part of the story teaches that sometimes people make choices to use force to solve their problems.

Judges 9:52: And Abimelech came unto the tower, and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to burn it with fire.

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10

This verse states "The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe," suggesting divine protection within a stronghold, which contrasts with the destruction experienced in a tower in Judges 9:52.

Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-25

These verses describe a wise man building his house on the rock, withstanding adversities, whereas Judges 9:52 depicts a tower under siege and vulnerable to attack.

Matthew 7:24-25: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

Contradiction with Psalm 61:3

Depicts God as a refuge and strong tower of safety, which contrasts with the vulnerability and eventual fall of the tower in Judges 9:52.

Psalm 61:3: For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy.

Contradiction with Isaiah 26:1

Talks about a strong city with divine salvation as its walls and bulwarks, presenting a contradictory image to the tower in Judges 9:52 being besieged.

Isaiah 26:1: In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will [God] appoint [for] walls and bulwarks.
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