Contradiction with Matthew 5:14
Nehemiah 7:4 mentions a city that is large and great but sparsely populated, whereas Matthew 5:14 refers to a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden, implying a thriving and visible city.
Matthew 5:14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:3
Nehemiah 7:4 speaks of a large city with a small population, contrasted by Isaiah 54:3's promise of expanding and spreading out populations.
Isaiah 54:3: For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:10
While Nehemiah 7:4 describes a vast but empty city, Jeremiah 33:10 references a once desolate place that will be filled with the sounds of joy and people.
Jeremiah 33:10: Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye say [shall be] desolate without man and without beast, [even] in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast,
Contradiction with Revelation 21:2
Nehemiah 7:4 describes an underpopulated city, whereas Revelation 21:2 depicts the New Jerusalem, a city populated with God's people.
Revelation 21:2: And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:4-5
Nehemiah 7:4 notes a large city with few people. In contrast, Zechariah 8:4-5 foretells of Jerusalem being filled with people of all ages.
Zechariah 8:4-5: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. [very...: Heb. multitude of days]