Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:22
This verse gives a different lineage sequence compared to 1 Chronicles 6:20.
1 Chronicles 6:22: The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, [Amminadab: or, Izhar]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:21
The names listed and the order of descent are different when compared to 1 Chronicles 6:20.
1 Chronicles 6:21: Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. [Joah: or, Ethan] [Iddo: or, Adaiah] [Jeaterai: also called, Ethni]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:19
This reference assigns different identities or roles to the genealogical figures mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:20.
1 Chronicles 6:19: The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these [are] the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:2
This passage contradicts by providing an alternate listing of genealogical descendants.
1 Samuel 8:2: Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: [they were] judges in Beersheba.
Contradiction with Numbers 26:58
The enumeration of clans and their respective genealogical placements differ from those in 1 Chronicles 6:20.
Numbers 26:58: These [are] the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.