Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse is like a family tree, showing how Joiada had a son named Jonathan, and Jonathan had a son named Jaddua. It's a way to remember the important people and families from long ago.

Nehemiah 12:11: And Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat Jaddua.

Contradiction with Ezra 7:1-5

This passage lists the genealogy of Ezra with some names that might not fully align with Nehemiah 12 lineages, suggesting different genealogical emphasis or omissions.

Ezra 7:1-5: Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:1-15

The genealogical list in Chronicles sometimes presents variations in names and order, which can be seen as differing from Nehemiah's lineage.

1 Chronicles 6:1-15: The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]

Contradiction with Numbers 3:10

This verse establishes the duties of Aaron and his descendants, directly conflicting if any priestly duties or lines diverge since Nehemiah 12 emphasizes a specific genealogy.

Numbers 3:10: And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:1-19

In detailing the divisions of the priests, any inconsistencies or different names from those in Nehemiah 12 could serve as a perceived contradiction of priestly lineage or duty.

1 Chronicles 24:1-19: Now [these are] the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Contradiction with Exodus 6:25

Mentions different genealogical details related to the Levites and Aaron's descendants which may not match precisely with Nehemiah 12.

Exodus 6:25: And Eleazar Aaron's son took him [one] of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these [are] the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
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