Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:18
This verse speaks of the Israelites crying out for relief from their king, who they chose, yet the Lord would not hear them. It contradicts with Ezra 8:36, which shows support from the kings and princes in favor of God's commands.
1 Samuel 8:18: And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:1
This verse describes woe to rebellious children seeking counsel, but not of God, contrary to Ezra 8:36 where the leaders are aligned with God's will.
Isaiah 30:1: Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Contradiction with Hosea 8:4
Describes setting up kings not by God’s authority, whereas Ezra 8:36 shows obedience from the king’s officials in alignment with God’s commandments.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Calls out friendship with the world as enmity with God, which contrasts Ezra 8:36 where earthly rulers cooperate with God’s people.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.