Contradiction with James 3:17
James describes wisdom as pure and peaceable, possibly contrasting with Nehemiah 11:17, which involves structure and leadership roles rather than moral virtues.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Jesus teaches about humility and being exalted through humbling oneself, potentially contradicting the leadership exaltation in Nehemiah 11:17.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
Jesus explains those who exalt themselves will be humbled, possibly differing from the elevation of leaders seen in Nehemiah 11:17.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
Peter advises submission and humility, which might contrast with the leadership and authority described in Nehemiah 11:17.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with Philippians 2:3
Paul emphasizes doing nothing out of selfish ambition, possibly conflicting with the prominence given to certain leaders in Nehemiah 11:17.
Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:1
Jesus warns against doing things to be seen by others, which can contradict the public roles and recognition mentioned in Nehemiah 11:17.
Matthew 6:1: Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. [alms: or, righteousness] [of your: or, with your]
Contradiction with Mark 9:35
Jesus teaches about being a servant of all, potentially opposing the elevated roles and leadership positions in Nehemiah 11:17.
Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.