Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:12
1 Chronicles lists the number of priests as 1,192, whereas Nehemiah 11:13 lists 1,242 priests, creating a numerical contradiction.
1 Chronicles 9:12: And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
Contradiction with Ezra 2:36-39
The numbers of priests from different families in Ezra differ from those in Nehemiah 11:13, suggesting inconsistencies in census accounts.
Ezra 2:36-39: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:39-42
Nehemiah 7 provides different numbers for descendants from specific priestly families compared to Nehemiah 11:13.
Nehemiah 7:39-42: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1
The counting of people is reported as sinful in Samuel, which contrasts with the purposeful numbering of priests in Nehemiah 11:13.
2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.