Contradiction with Ezra 1:6
Contrary to Ezra 8:25, which describes specific gifts being entrusted to priests and Levites, Ezra 1:6 depicts neighbors providing resources for the journey without specific entrusting to religious leaders.
Ezra 1:6: And all they that [were] about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all [that] was willingly offered. [strengthened...: that is, helped them]
Contradiction with Ezra 2:69
This verse shows a community-wide contribution system, contrasting with Ezra 8:25 where wealth is given specifically to a particular group.
Ezra 2:69: They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests' garments.
Contradiction with Ezra 7:15
Unlike Ezra 8:25, where the riches are transferred by Ezra’s decision, Ezra 7:15 indicates that wealth is offered by the decree of the king and his counselors.
Ezra 7:15: And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation [is] in Jerusalem,
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:70
In contrast to the specific distribution in Ezra 8:25, this verse highlights gifts that include non-religious leaders in the process.
Nehemiah 7:70: And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. [some: Heb. part.] [the Tirshatha: or, the governor]
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:14
This verse suggests that gifts given in secret can pacify anger, contrasting with the open and structured manner in which gifts are managed in Ezra 8:25.
Proverbs 21:14: A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath.