Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, this verse tells us about important people who made a promise to follow God's rules. Nehemiah, who was a leader, and others put their names on a list to show they would keep this promise.

Nehemiah 10:1: Now those that sealed [were], Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah, [those...: Heb. at the sealings] [the Tirshatha: or, the governor]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 8:9

Nehemiah 10:1 highlights covenant agreement, while Nehemiah 8:9 emphasizes emotional response and mourning upon realizing the law.

Nehemiah 8:9: And Nehemiah, which [is] the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day [is] holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. [the Tirshatha: or, the governor]

Contradiction with Ezra 10:5

Nehemiah 10:1 shows agreement led by Nehemiah, but Ezra 10:5 suggests an oath administered by Ezra for a similar communal agreement.

Ezra 10:5: Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 2:10

Nehemiah 10:1 shows cooperative rebuilding, contrasted with Nehemiah 2:10 where local officials oppose Nehemiah’s efforts.

Nehemiah 2:10: When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:1-5

Nehemiah 10:1 involves unity for covenant purposes, while Nehemiah 5:1-5 discusses internal strife among the people related to economic injustices.

Nehemiah 5:1-5: And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

Contradiction with Ezra 4:3

Nehemiah 10:1 involves inclusion in covenant agreement, whereas Ezra 4:3 describes exclusivity in temple building efforts.

Ezra 4:3: But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the LORD God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:72

Nehemiah 10:1 details signer involvement, whereas Nehemiah 7:72 lists contributions and completion of work without a covenant agreement context.

Nehemiah 7:72: And [that] which the rest of the people gave [was] twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests' garments.
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