Contradiction with Ezra 1:2
Ezra 4:14 mentions opposition to rebuilding, while Ezra 1:2 shows King Cyrus's decree supporting it.
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 Ezra 3:7
Ezra 4:14 refers to stopping the work due to opposition, whereas Ezra 3:7 shows preparations for rebuilding with approval.
Ezra 3:7: They gave money also unto the masons, and to the carpenters; and meat, and drink, and oil, unto them of Zidon, and to them of Tyre, to bring cedar trees from Lebanon to the sea of Joppa, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus king of Persia. [carpenters: or, workmen]
Contradiction with Ezra 6:14
Ezra 4:14 involves halting construction, but Ezra 6:14 describes successful rebuilding under royal support.
Ezra 6:14: And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished [it], according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. [commandment: Chaldee, decree]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 2:18
Ezra 4:14 shows discouragement, but Nehemiah 2:18 describes encouragement and cooperation for rebuilding.
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 Ezra 5:2
Ezra 4:14 speaks of opposition, while Ezra 5:2 recounts resumed building work with authority from prophets.
Ezra 5:2: Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which [is] at Jerusalem: and with them [were] the prophets of God helping them.
Contradiction with Ezra 7:6
Ezra 4:14 talks of hindrances, whereas Ezra 7:6 highlights Ezra's successful journey and mission due to royal favor.
Ezra 7:6: This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he [was] a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.
Contradiction with Haggai 1:14
Ezra 4:14 mentions ceasing work, but Haggai 1:14 depicts God stirring people to resume building.
Haggai 1:14: And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,