Contradiction with Nehemiah 11:1
Nehemiah 11:18 claims that the Levites in the holy city are 284, while Nehemiah 11:1 suggests a different process for determining inhabitants, implying potential differences in numbers.
Nehemiah 11:1: And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts [to dwell] in [other] cities.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:2
This verse provides an account of dwellers in Jerusalem, including priests and Levites, which can appear contradictory in numbers or clarification of roles compared to Nehemiah 11:18.
1 Chronicles 9:2: Now the first inhabitants that [dwelt] in their possessions in their cities [were], the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims.
Contradiction with Ezra 2:40
The number of Levites here differs from Nehemiah 11:18, which could lead to confusion or perceived contradiction about the count of Levites during similar periods or records.
Ezra 2:40: The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. [Hodaviah: also called, Judah or Hodevah]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:43
Lists the sons of Levi, the sons of Jeshua, and the sons of Kadmiel with a different number, which can be seen as conflicting with Nehemiah 11:18's number of 284 Levites.
Nehemiah 7:43: The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, [and] of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. [Hodevah: also called, Hodaviah or Judah]