Contradiction with Numbers 3:4
This verse describes the death of Nadab and Abihu for offering strange fire, without emphasizing Eleazar and Ithamar's continued service as specified in 1 Chronicles 24:2.
Numbers 3:4: And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest's office in the sight of Aaron their father.
Contradiction with Leviticus 10:1-2
It explicitly mentions Nadab and Abihu's death by the fire of the LORD, which is not in contradiction but adds a context of judgment rather than contrasting positions of service continuation.
Leviticus 10:1-2: And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.
Contradiction with Exodus 6:23
It notes Aaron's sons without mentioning their death or disqualification due to strange fire, contrasting 1 Chronicles' focus on the aftermath regarding Eleazar and Ithamar.
Exodus 6:23: And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Contradiction with Numbers 26:60-61
Provides a similar account of Nadab and Abihu's death due to the offering of strange fire, emphasizing the incident leading to their demise rather than focusing on the rearrangement of priestly duties.
Numbers 26:60-61: And unto Aaron was born Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Paradox #1
This verse may highlight a moral inconsistency regarding fairness or justice. If individuals are punished for something that seems beyond their control or appears unjust, it could raise questions about the fairness of the consequences they face.