Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 11:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 11:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 11:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this part tells us about the list of special helpers or leaders who lived in Jerusalem. Gabbai and Sallai were two of these important people, and there were 928 others like them, all working together to make the city better.

Nehemiah 11:8: And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 4:8

Contrasts in context, as Nehemiah 11:8 pertains to those who willingly dwelt in Jerusalem, while Nehemiah 4:8 describes adversaries conspiring against the city's rebuilding.

Nehemiah 4:8: And conspired all of them together to come [and] to fight against Jerusalem, and to hinder it. [to hinder...: Heb. to make an error to it]

Contradiction with Numbers 14:4

Reflects the reluctance and fear of the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, contrasting with the willingness seen in Nehemiah 11:8 to dwell in Jerusalem.

Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

Contradiction with Joshua 7:1

Demonstrates unfaithfulness and disobedience among Israelites, contrasting with the positive portrayal of those in Nehemiah 11:8.

Joshua 7:1: But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel. [Achan: also called, Achar] [Zabdi: also called, Zimri]

Contradiction with Ezra 4:4

Shows the discouragement of the people during the rebuilding period, in contrast to the commitment in Nehemiah 11:8.

Ezra 4:4: Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,

Contradiction with Nehemiah 2:19

Highlights opposition and scorn from outside forces, contrary to the voluntary resettlement depicted in Nehemiah 11:8.

Nehemiah 2:19: But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard [it], they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What [is] this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.