Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
States that when a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contrasting with being given into enemy hands.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
Encourages not to fear enemies because God will not forsake His people, opposing the idea of being given into enemy hands.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17
Assures that people don’t need to fight because God will deliver them, contradicting being delivered into enemy hands.
2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.
Contradiction with Psalm 34:17
Declares that the righteous cry, and the LORD hears and delivers them from troubles, opposing being delivered into enemy hands.
Psalm 34:17: [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
Promises God's presence and help in opposition to being delivered to enemies.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Paradox #1
The verse refers to a time when a group of people was handed over to foreign nations, which could be in contradiction with other biblical narratives that emphasize protection and guidance by God. Sometimes, events described in different parts of the Bible don't align perfectly or might seem to contrast with each other, especially regarding divine protection versus punishment. This can be seen as a historical or thematic inconsistency within the broader biblical story.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in this verse could involve the theme of divine punishment and the suffering of a community. Some might find it contradictory that a loving and compassionate deity would allow or cause hardship and suffering as a consequence for wrongdoing, raising questions about the balance between justice and mercy.