Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
These verses indicate women should keep silence in churches, whereas Nehemiah 8:1 implies that women, along with all people, were present and attentive during the reading of the law.
1 Corinthians 14:34-35: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
This verse shows the people hesitating to respond to Elijah's call, which contradicts the unified gathering and willingness of the people to hear the law in Nehemiah 8:1.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]
Contradiction with Exodus 32:1
Here, the people gather to demand Aaron make idols, contrasting the unified spirit in Nehemiah 8:1 where the Jews gather to hear God's law.
Exodus 32:1: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.
Contradiction with John 7:12-13
These verses depict division and fear among the people concerning Jesus, in contrast to the harmonious assembly in Nehemiah 8:1.
John 7:12-13: And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people.
Contradiction with Exodus 19:16
In this verse, the appearance of God at Sinai causes fear and trembling, whereas Nehemiah 8:1 shows a peaceful assembly to hear the Word.
Exodus 19:16: And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that [was] in the camp trembled.
Contradiction with Acts 19:32
This verse describes a chaotic assembly where many did not know why they had gathered, opposing the orderly and purposeful gathering in Nehemiah 8:1.
Acts 19:32: Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.