Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 15:16
This verse details the appointment of singers and musicians, whereas 1 Chronicles 24:14 focuses on the division of priestly duties, highlighting different organizational aspects of Levitical service.
1 Chronicles 15:16: And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren [to be] the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:28
This verse describes the Levites assisting with the work of the temple service and maintaining sacred rituals, while 1 Chronicles 24:14 deals specifically with the division of priests into courses, showcasing differing roles within the temple.
1 Chronicles 23:28: Because their office [was] to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; [their...: Heb. their station was at the hand of the sons of Aaron]
Contradiction with Numbers 3:6-8
These verses assign the Levites to duties of ministering before the tabernacle, which contrasts with 1 Chronicles 24:14's specific partitioning of the priests into courses for varying temple service tasks.
Numbers 3:6-8: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
Contradiction with Numbers 8:24-26
These verses specify the age and retirement of Levite service, contrasting the organizational structure outlined in 1 Chronicles 24:14, which is focused on the scheduling of priestly courses, not age restrictions.
Numbers 8:24-26: This [is it] that [belongeth] unto the Levites: from twenty and five years old and upward they shall go in to wait upon the service of the tabernacle of the congregation: [to...: Heb. to war the warfare of, etc]
Contradiction with Exodus 29:9
This verse discusses the consecration of priests, which contrasts with the administrative nature of 1 Chronicles 24:14 in assigning specific priestly duties and divisions rather than initial priestly consecration.
Exodus 29:9: And thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his sons, and put the bonnets on them: and the priest's office shall be theirs for a perpetual statute: and thou shalt consecrate Aaron and his sons. [put: Heb. bind] [consecrate: Heb. fill the hand of]