Contradiction with Amos 9:14
Amos speaks of the Israelites being planted upon their land, which contrasts Nehemiah 12:6 focusing on the lineage of priests and Levites returning after exile without mentioning their permanence on the land.
Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 3:17
Chronicles lists descendants of Jeconiah during the Babylonian exile, whereas Nehemiah 12:6 deals with a specific group returning, which can contradict as different lineages are emphasized.
1 Chronicles 3:17: And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, [Salathiel: Heb. Shealtiel]
Contradiction with Ezra 2:2
This lists leaders who returned with Zerubbabel during the first return, differing from Nehemiah 12:6 focusing on a later return with specific priests and Levites, thus showing a potential contradiction in timing and people identified.
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 2 Kings 25:27
Describes events during the Babylonian exile, contrasting with Nehemiah 12:6's focus on post-exile restoration, presenting a contradiction in timeline and context.
2 Kings 25:27: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;