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?