Contradictions and Paradoxes in Ezra 4:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Ezra 4:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Ezra 4:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Ezra, this verse talks about how a powerful leader named Asnappar brought many different people to live in cities in an area called Samaria. It shows how new groups of people were living together in a new place.

Ezra 4:10: And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest [that are] on this side the river, and at such a time. [at such...: Chaldee, Cheeneth]

Contradiction with Hebrews 4:8

This verse introduces Joshua as one bringing rest, contrasting with Ezra 4:10's focus on adversarial actions.

Hebrews 4:8: For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. [Jesus: that is, Joshua]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:4

Emphasizes peace and rest under Solomon, contradicting opposition stated in Ezra 4:10.

1 Kings 5:4: But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, [so that there is] neither adversary nor evil occurrent.

Contradiction with Ezra 1:2

Cyrus’s decree to build the house of God contrasts the obstruction in Ezra 4:10.

Ezra 1:2: Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which [is] in Judah.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 2:18

Nehemiah's encouragement to rebuild is contrary to the discouragement in Ezra 4:10.

Nehemiah 2:18: Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for [this] good [work].

Contradiction with Isaiah 44:28

Declares Cyrus will fulfill God’s purpose in rebuilding Jerusalem, conflicting with the hindrances faced in Ezra 4:10.

Isaiah 44:28: That saith of Cyrus, [He is] my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in Ezra 4:10 could relate to the mention of certain groups of people and their settlements, which might not align with known historical or archaeological records. This can create confusion about the timeline and identification of these groups.

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