Contradictions and Paradoxes in Nehemiah 7:57

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Nehemiah 7:57 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Nehemiah 7:57. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Nehemiah, this verse lists the families who worked for King Solomon a long time ago. It shows how they were part of a big group returning to their home to help rebuild a city after being away for many years.

Nehemiah 7:57: The children of Solomon's servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Perida,

Contradiction with Numbers 1:46

This verse mentions the total number of Israelites counted, which is specific, whereas Nehemiah 7:57 involves a list associated with temple servants, indicating a different grouping and context.

Numbers 1:46: Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

Contradiction with Ezra 2:43

This verse lists the children of the temple servants similar to Nehemiah 7:57 but provides slightly different numbers, creating a contradiction in the genealogies or counts.

Ezra 2:43: The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

Contradiction with Nehemiah 11:3

This verse describes who lived in Jerusalem after the wall was built, whereas Nehemiah 7:57 involves a list of those returning to Jerusalem, showing a potential inconsistency regarding the inhabitants over different periods.

Nehemiah 11:3: Now these [are] the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, [to wit], Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon's servants.

Contradiction with Exodus 12:49

This verse indicates that there shall be one law for both the stranger and the native, potentially contradicting the separateness implied by the detailed lineage and specific roles in Nehemiah 7:57.

Exodus 12:49: One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.
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