Contradiction with Nehemiah 5:1
Conflicts with Nehemiah 7:72 as it highlights internal financial struggles among the people, while Nehemiah 7:72 reports contributions that suggest prosperity.
Nehemiah 5:1: And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
Contradiction with Ezra 3:12-13
Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 because it depicts mixed emotions and divided opinions about the rebuilding, whereas Nehemiah 7:72 shows unified contributions toward the rebuilding efforts.
Ezra 3:12-13: But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, [who were] ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:
Contradiction with Haggai 1:6
Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 by suggesting scarcity and dissatisfaction among people, while Nehemiah 7:72 suggests abundance through contributions for the restoration.
Haggai 1:6: Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages [to put it] into a bag with holes. [with holes: Heb. pierced through]
Contradiction with Malachi 3:9
Contradicts Nehemiah 7:72 by addressing Israel's failure to bring tithes and offerings resulting in a curse, contrary to the generous offerings mentioned in Nehemiah 7:72.
Malachi 3:9: Ye [are] cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, [even] this whole nation.
Contradiction with Lamentations 1:1
Presents a contradictory view of desolation and emptiness compared to the restoration efforts and contributions in Nehemiah 7:72.
Lamentations 1:1: How doth the city sit solitary, [that was] full of people! [how] is she become as a widow! she [that was] great among the nations, [and] princess among the provinces, [how] is she become tributary!