Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:1
This verse lists the sons of Levi, which might contradict any lineage or genealogical assertions related to the sons of Phinehas mentioned in Ezra 8:2.
1 Chronicles 6:1: The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]
Contradiction with Numbers 25:11
This verse speaks of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, making a covenant of peace, potentially conflicting with genealogical claims made in Ezra 8:2 about Phinehas' descendants' roles or actions.
Numbers 25:11: Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy. [for...: Heb. with my zeal]
Contradiction with Ezra 2:2
It lists different leaders who returned with Zerubbabel, providing potentially conflicting genealogical or leadership lists against Ezra 8:2.
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 Ezra 7:1-5
This genealogy of Ezra might contradict or confuse specific lineage claims when compared with the list of those returning in Ezra 8:2.
Ezra 7:1-5: Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:7
Offers a slightly different list from Ezra 8:2 of leaders who came with Zerubbabel, potentially creating discrepancies in naming or roles.
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]