Contradiction with Numbers 14:31
In Nehemiah 9:24, the Israelites take possession of the land, while Numbers 14:31 suggests that the generation of Israelites would not enter the Promised Land and only their children would.
Numbers 14:31: But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:34-35
Nehemiah 9:24 describes the Israelites taking possession of the land, while Deuteronomy 1:34-35 states that not one of the men of that generation would see the good land.
Deuteronomy 1:34-35: And the LORD heard the voice of your words, and was wroth, and sware, saying,
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:18-19
Nehemiah 9:24 describes the Israelites entering the land, while Hebrews 3:18-19 indicates that due to unbelief, they could not enter the rest, implying the land.
Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?
Contradiction with Psalm 95:11
Nehemiah 9:24 narrates how they possessed the land; Psalm 95:11 suggests that God swore in His wrath that they should not enter His rest, affirming disbelief and disobedience.
Psalm 95:11: Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. [that...: Heb. if they enter into my rest]
Contradiction with Joshua 5:6
Nehemiah 9:24 speaks of possessing the land, whereas Joshua 5:6 mentions the men of war perished before entering because they did not obey the voice of the Lord.
Joshua 5:6: For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people [that were] men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware unto their fathers that he would give us, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
Contradiction with Numbers 20:12
Nehemiah 9:24 highlights the possession of the land, but Numbers 20:12 shows that Moses and Aaron would not bring the assembly into the land, emphasizing disobedience.
Numbers 20:12: And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:23
Nehemiah 9:24 illustrates conquest, while Deuteronomy 9:23 underscores rebellion against the command to possess the land, refusing to enter.
Deuteronomy 9:23: Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.
Contradiction with Joshua 3:17
Nehemiah 9:24 covers the taking of the land; Joshua 3:17 details the entry into the land but focuses on divine intervention to cross Jordan, which might differ from human conquest.
Joshua 3:17: And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:26
Nehemiah 9:24 describes occupation, while Deuteronomy 1:26 talks about refusal to go up and possess the land, highlighting rebellion.
Deuteronomy 1:26: Notwithstanding ye would not go up, but rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God:
Contradiction with Exodus 32:10-14
Nehemiah 9:24 is about possession, Exodus 32:10-14 shows God's willingness to start a new nation with Moses due to people's rebellion, indicating initial loss of promise.
Exodus 32:10-14: Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.