Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11
In 1 Chronicles 23:2, David is organizing the Levites, but in 1 Samuel 16:11, he is portrayed as a shepherd, not yet a king or organizer of religious duties.
1 Samuel 16:11: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:14
1 Chronicles 23:2 depicts David as a ruler organizing the Levites, whereas, in 1 Samuel 17:14, David is the youngest brother and not in a position of leadership.
1 Samuel 17:14: And David [was] the youngest: and the three eldest followed Saul.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:13
In 1 Chronicles 23:2, David is involved in religious organization, whereas 2 Samuel 6:13 shows him participating directly in the movement of the Ark, suggesting a more hands-on rather than administrative role.
2 Samuel 6:13: And it was [so], that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:1-2
1 Chronicles 23:2 shows David organizing temple duties, whereas in 1 Kings 2:1-2, David is giving his final instructions, indicating the end of his active role.
1 Kings 2:1-2: Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5
1 Chronicles 23:2 implies a focus on religious duties, while 1 Kings 15:5 highlights David's broader life story, including his moral failings, suggesting inconsistencies in his character.
1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.