Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:4
1 Chronicles 23:4 states that there were 24,000 Levites appointed to oversee the work of the house of the Lord, which contrasts with the 1,700 chief fathers mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:32 for a different administrative role.
1 Chronicles 23:4: Of which, twenty and four thousand [were] to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand [were] officers and judges: [set...: or, oversee]
Contradiction with Numbers 3:32
Numbers 3:32 appoints Eleazar the priest as the chief over the chiefs of the Levites, contradicting the leadership structure implied in 1 Chronicles 26:32 where Jeriah and his men are appointed to a leadership role.
Numbers 3:32: And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [shall be] chief over the chief of the Levites, [and have] the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.
Contradiction with Numbers 4:46-48
Numbers 4:46-48 details a different census total for Levite duties than the number given in 1 Chronicles 26:32, showing incongruity in figures related to service roles.
Numbers 4:46-48: All those that were numbered of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron and the chief of Israel numbered, after their families, and after the house of their fathers,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:7
1 Kings 4:7 describes Solomon as having twelve officers over Israel for provision management, differing from the role allocation and number of officials ascribed in 1 Chronicles 26:32.
1 Kings 4:7: And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:15-18
In 2 Samuel 8:15-18, David's administrative structure includes distinct roles and figures, showing variances from the duties and number mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:32 for similar governance purposes.
2 Samuel 8:15-18: And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice unto all his people.
Paradox #1
Some versions of the Bible might state that 2,700 men were chosen, while others might mention 1,700 men in a similar context. This difference in numbers can lead to confusion or be viewed as a contradiction.