Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 2:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 2:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 2:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse lists the important leaders and people who came back from a faraway place to help fix their special city. These names are like a team of heroes coming back home to make things better.

Ezra 2:2: Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: [Seraiah: also called, Azariah] [Reelaiah: or, Raamiah] [Mispar: or, Mispereth] [Rehum: or, Nehum]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:7

Nehemiah 7:7 lists the names of the leaders who came with Zerubbabel differently than those listed in Ezra 2:2.

Nehemiah 7:7: Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, [I say], of the men of the people of Israel [was this]; [Azariah: also called, Seraiah]

Paradox #1

Ezra 2:2 lists the names of leaders who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. A potential inconsistency arises when comparing this list to a similar one in Nehemiah 7:7, as there are some differences in the names and numbers in the two accounts. These differences can cause confusion about the exact details of the leaders and the number of people who returned.

Paradox #2

Ezra 2:2 could have a contradiction or inconsistency with Nehemiah 7:7. Both verses list leaders returning from exile, but the names and numbers may slightly differ between the two accounts.

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