Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, these names are part of a list of important people who helped in the work and celebrations in Jerusalem. They were leaders and helped guide everyone in doing good and important things for their community.

Nehemiah 12:2: Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, [Malluch: also called, Melicu]

Contradiction with Ezra 2:2

Different list of returnees which may include or exclude names mentioned in Nehemiah 12:2.

Ezra 2:2: Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel: [Seraiah: also called, Azariah] [Reelaiah: or, Raamiah] [Mispar: or, Mispereth] [Rehum: or, Nehum]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:7

Provides a similar list but with variations in names and numbers, leading to confusion over lineage and roles.

Nehemiah 7:7: Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, [I say], of the men of the people of Israel [was this]; [Azariah: also called, Seraiah]
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