Contradiction with Numbers 31:51-52
Contradicts the weights of silver and gold given for religious purposes, differing from Ezra's account.
Numbers 31:51-52: And Moses and Eleazar the priest took the gold of them, [even] all wrought jewels.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:13-15
Describes the destruction and removal of Temple treasures, contrasting with the safe keeping of Temple offerings in Ezra.
2 Kings 25:13-15: And the pillars of brass that [were] in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that [was] in the house of the LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:7-8
Presents differences in the amounts and types of precious metals prepared for the Temple compared to Ezra's specific listing.
1 Chronicles 29:7-8: And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 52:17-19
Depicts the taking away of Temple vessels by Babylon, conflicting with the inventory and protection of sacred items in Ezra.
Jeremiah 52:17-19: Also the pillars of brass that [were] in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that [was] in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:70-72
Lists different contributions by leaders for the Temple, offering variations in amounts and types of gifts compared to Ezra.
Nehemiah 7:70-72: 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]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction could relate to the specific quantities and types of treasures listed in Ezra 8:26, which might not align with other historical records or archaeological findings from that period. This could raise questions about the precision or accuracy of the account.