Contradiction with Genesis 11:2
Genesis 11:2 suggests the migration of people to Shinar, whereas Genesis 10:11 implies the expansion from a different region, complicating the direct movements outlined.
Genesis 11:2: And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. [from...: or, eastward]
Contradiction with Genesis 10:22
Names Asshur as the son of Shem, suggesting a different lineage context than implied movement or expansion seen in Genesis 10:11 linked to Nimrod in prior verses.
Genesis 10:22: The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram. [Arphaxad: Heb. Arpachshad]
Contradiction with Genesis 10:8-9
Indicates Nimrod as a mighty hunter and kingdom builder, typically associated with Babel, yet Genesis 10:11 attributes movements and building to Asshur separately.
Genesis 10:8-9: And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
Paradox #1
Genesis 10:11 may present a challenge when trying to align its account of historical events with known historical and archaeological evidence, particularly in the identification and chronology of ancient cities and kingdoms. For example, the verse mentions the founding of certain cities, but historical records of when these cities existed or who might have founded them might conflict with what is described. This discrepancy can make it difficult for scholars to reconcile the biblical account with historical timelines.