Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nehemiah, this verse is listing some of the people from different families or tribes who were important and helped in a big celebration. They are like a special team that came together to make something joyful happen.

Nehemiah 12:34: Judah, and Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and Jeremiah,

Contradiction with Genesis 49:10

This verse speaks of the scepter not departing from Judah, indicating a royal lineage, which contrasts with Nehemiah 12:34's depiction of individuals as participants in a procession rather than rulers.

Genesis 49:10: The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him [shall] the gathering of the people [be].

Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:6

Jeremiah's initial fearfulness contradicts the implied leadership role he may have in Nehemiah 12:34.

Jeremiah 1:6: Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I [am] a child.

Contradiction with Judges 20:35

In this verse, Benjamin plays a warfaring role, which contrasts with their peaceful assembly for celebration in Nehemiah 12:34.

Judges 20:35: And the LORD smote Benjamin before Israel: and the children of Israel destroyed of the Benjamites that day twenty and five thousand and an hundred men: all these drew the sword.
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