Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:6
This verse indicates Nehemiah was not in Jerusalem, potentially contradicting actions associated with Eliashib during his absence.
Nehemiah 13:6: But in all this [time] was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: [after...: Heb. at the end of days] [obtained...: or, I earnestly requested]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:7-8
These verses describe Nehemiah's disapproval and corrective action, contradicting any sanctioning of Eliashib's actions in 13:4.
Nehemiah 13:7-8: And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:10-11
These verses highlight the neglect of the Levites’ portions, contradicting any positive view on the allocation and management of temple resources.
Nehemiah 13:10-11: 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 13:14
Nehemiah prays for remembrance against those who defiled the priesthood, contradicting any favor Eliashib might have had in 13:4.
Nehemiah 13:14: Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof. [good...: Heb. kindnesses] [offices: or, observations]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:28-29
These verses describe how some of the priesthood were driven out for defilement, contradicting any supportive association with Eliashib's actions.
Nehemiah 13:28-29: And [one] of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, [was] son in law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.
Contradiction with Ezra 10:18
This verse discusses priests found in foreign marriages, contradicting the alliance mentioned in Nehemiah 13:4 by emphasizing strict adherence to the covenant.
Ezra 10:18: And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: [namely], of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.
Contradiction with Malachi 2:7-8
This passage condemns priests who have violated their covenant with Levi, which could contradict Eliashib’s alliance with Tobiah in Nehemiah 13:4.
Malachi 2:7-8: For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he [is] the messenger of the LORD of hosts.