Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 12:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 12:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 12:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Ezra, the Levites named Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah were in charge of leading songs to thank God. They made sure everyone remembered to be grateful and sing happy songs to praise God.

Nehemiah 12:8: Moreover the Levites: Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, [and] Mattaniah, [which was] over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren. [the thanksgiving: that is, the psalms of thanksgiving]

Contradiction with Amos 6:5

Nehemiah 12:8 speaks of praising God with musical instruments, while Amos 6:5 criticizes those who invent music for their own pleasure, suggesting a misuse of music.

Amos 6:5: That chant to the sound of the viol, [and] invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David; [chant: or, quaver]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:23

Nehemiah 12:8 involves Levites praising with music; whereas, in 1 Samuel 16:23, music is used to soothe Saul's troubled spirit, indicating a different purpose.

1 Samuel 16:23: And it came to pass, when the [evil] spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.
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