Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 13:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 13:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 13:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Nehemiah, the Levites and singers, who were supposed to get food and things they needed from the people, hadn't received them. So, they had to leave their work at the temple and go back to their own farms to take care of themselves.

Nehemiah 13:10: And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given [them]: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 12:44-47

These verses describe the proper organization and support of the Levites and singers through tithes, which was neglected in Nehemiah 13:10.

Nehemiah 12:44-47: And at that time were some appointed over the chambers for the treasures, for the offerings, for the firstfruits, and for the tithes, to gather into them out of the fields of the cities the portions of the law for the priests and Levites: for Judah rejoiced for the priests and for the Levites that waited. [of the law: that is, appointed by the law] [for Judah...: Heb. for the joy of Judah] [waited: Heb. stood]

Contradiction with Numbers 18:21

This verse states that the Levites are given tithes as their inheritance, while Nehemiah 13:10 reveals that the Levites had to abandon temple duties due to a lack of provisions.

Numbers 18:21: And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, [even] the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 31:4-5

The people are commanded to support the Levites, contrasting with Nehemiah 13:10 where the Levites had not received their portions.

2 Chronicles 31:4-5: Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:10

Emphasizes bringing tithes into the storehouse to avoid a situation like the one in Nehemiah 13:10, where there was a failure to provide for the Levites.

Malachi 3:10: Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that [there shall] not [be room] enough [to receive it]. [pour...: Heb. empty out]
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