Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Bible teachers, this verse from Nehemiah is a list of names of important leaders during a special time for God's people. These leaders helped take care of the church and make sure everything was done the right way.

Nehemiah 12:5: Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah, [Miamin: also called, Miniamin] [Maadiah: also called, Moadiah]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:60

This verse lists the cities given to the sons of Kohath, which contradicts Nehemiah 12:5 by specifying different cities or the distribution among descendants.

1 Chronicles 6:60: And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their families [were] thirteen cities. [Alemeth: or, Almon]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:14

This verse mentions a genealogy of Levites that conflicts with the names and roles assigned in Nehemiah 12:5.

1 Chronicles 9:14: And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari;
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