Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 24:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 24:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 24:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Chronicles, David organized the workers in the temple, splitting them into groups to do different jobs. Zadok and Ahimelech were in charge of these groups to make sure everything was done properly.

1 Chronicles 24:3: And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.

Contradiction with Numbers 3:12

Assigns the Levites, including Aaron's descendants, to the service of the tabernacle, differing from a structured division of priestly service.

Numbers 3:12: And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;

Contradiction with Numbers 18:1–7

Specifies Aaron and his sons (priests) as bearers of guilt associated with the sanctuary and priesthood, focusing more on their exclusive role rather than broader distribution and division.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8

States that the Lord separated the tribe of Levi to bear the ark and minister, emphasizing singular priestly function than elaborate division as in Chronicles.

Deuteronomy 10:8: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
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