Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse simply tells us that there were 122 men from a place called Michmas. It helps us see how many people returned to live in their hometowns after being away.

Nehemiah 7:31: The men of Michmas, an hundred and twenty and two.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:25

This verse mentions a different number of descendants for another family, contrasting the family sizes listed.

Nehemiah 7:25: The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. [Gibeon: also called, Gibbar]

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:62

This verse lists a different family name, showing possible inconsistencies in genealogical records.

Nehemiah 7:62: The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred forty and two.

Contradiction with Ezra 2:31

This verse provides a different numerical value for the same family from Nehemiah 7:31.

Ezra 2:31: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:39

This verse contradicts by listing different individuals as part of the Temple servants, conflicting with earlier roles.

Nehemiah 7:39: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Contradiction with Ezra 2:6

This verse lists the same family with a different number of members, presenting a contradiction in counting.

Ezra 2:6: The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua [and] Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
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