Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the people invited the Levites to come and celebrate when they finished building the big wall around their city. They wanted to have a happy time with music, singing, and thankfulness.

Nehemiah 12:27: And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.

Contradiction with Leviticus 10:1

Nadab and Abihu offering strange fire was not accepted by God, contradicting the idea of a prescribed joyful celebration in Nehemiah 12:27.

Leviticus 10:1: And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:7

Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark, which contrasts with the joyful assembly and celebration in Nehemiah 12:27.

2 Samuel 6:7: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for [his] error; and there he died by the ark of God. [error: or, rashness]

Contradiction with Amos 5:21

God expresses hatred for festivals and assemblies, which contradicts the celebration called for in Nehemiah 12:27.

Amos 5:21: I hate, I despise your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. [in...: or, your holy days]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:13-14

God denounces sacrifices and festivals, conflicting with the joyous dedication ceremony in Nehemiah 12:27.

Isaiah 1:13-14: Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting. [iniquity: or, grief]
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