Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Nehemiah, 468 brave men from the family of Perez lived in the city of Jerusalem. These men were known for being strong and courageous.

Nehemiah 11:6: All the sons of Perez that dwelt at Jerusalem [were] four hundred threescore and eight valiant men.

Contradiction with Genesis 11:6

While Nehemiah 11:6 emphasizes unity and specific numbers, Genesis 11:6 talks about the disruption of unity through the diversity of languages.

Genesis 11:6: And the LORD said, Behold, the people [is] one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.

Contradiction with Judges 7:3

Nehemiah 11:6 acknowledges a specific number of valiant men, whereas Judges 7:3 shows that fear can lead to a reduction in the expected number of warriors.

Judges 7:3: Now therefore go to, proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, Whosoever [is] fearful and afraid, let him return and depart early from mount Gilead. And there returned of the people twenty and two thousand; and there remained ten thousand.
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