Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 2:66

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 2:66 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 2:66. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, this verse is like a list telling us how many animals the people had when they returned to their homeland. It helps us know that they had enough horses and mules to carry things and help them start their new lives.

Ezra 2:66: Their horses [were] seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:68

Nehemiah 7:68 lists the number of horses as 736, which contradicts the 170 listed in Ezra 2:66.

Nehemiah 7:68: Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:

Paradox #1

Ezra 2:66 lists the number of horses among the exiles returning to Jerusalem. A possible contradiction arises when comparing this verse with Nehemiah 7:68, where a similar list includes a different number of horses. This inconsistency might cause confusion about the actual numbers recorded in these lists.

Paradox #2

Ezra 2:66 lists the number of horses, mules, camels, and donkeys among those returning from exile. The contradiction often pointed out is that when comparing this verse to Nehemiah 7:68, the numbers don't always match. People have noted that there are inconsistencies in the counts between these two records in the Bible.

Paradox #3

Ezra 2:66 lists the number of horses. A potential contradiction could be that a similar list in Nehemiah 7:68 provides a different number for the horses. This discrepancy in numbers can create confusion about the exact figures.

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