Contradiction with Exodus 28:1
This verse specifies Aaron and his sons as the priests, whereas 1 Chronicles 9:13 mentions a different number of "very able men for the work of the service of the house of God," which could imply a variance in priestly roles or numbers.
Exodus 28:1: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, [even] Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
Contradiction with Numbers 3:5-10
It assigns specific duties of the Levites which might differ from the roles described in 1 Chronicles 9:13, suggesting possible alterations in service assignments.
Numbers 3:5-10: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Contradiction with Numbers 18:7
This verse limits the priestly duties to Aaron and his descendants, while 1 Chronicles 9:13 refers to a larger group of individuals, implying different criteria or numbers for service.
Numbers 18:7: Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office [unto you] as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:28
States that God chose the house of Aaron to be His priests, while 1 Chronicles 9:13 acknowledges a different allocation of duties among priests.
1 Samuel 2:28: And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel [to be] my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 29:34
Indicates there were not enough priests to handle the offerings, which suggests a contrast with the "very able men" mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13, who were sufficient for the service tasks.
2 Chronicles 29:34: But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings: wherefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till the work was ended, and until the [other] priests had sanctified themselves: for the Levites [were] more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests. [did help...: Heb. strengthened them]
Contradiction with Ezra 2:36-39
Lists the families of priests returning from exile with different numbers than those referenced in 1 Chronicles 9:13, indicating possible discrepancies in priestly family sizes or records.
Ezra 2:36-39: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:39-42
Also lists different numbers of priests compared to those mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:13, highlighting potential inconsistencies in recorded figures.
Nehemiah 7:39-42: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.