Contradiction with Numbers 3:27-28
Numbers 3:27-28 lists the families of the Kohathites but does not explicitly mention the lifespan of Kohath, suggesting a variation in detail or focus regarding the descendants of Kohath.
Numbers 3:27-28: And of Kohath [was] the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these [are] the families of the Kohathites.
Paradox #1
The potential numerical inconsistency with Exodus 6:18 could involve the ages of the individuals mentioned and their genealogy. When cross-referencing with other parts of the Bible, such as the genealogy timelines in Genesis or Numbers, discrepancies might arise regarding the lifespans, ages at certain events, or sequence of generations. If analyzed together, the numbers might not align perfectly, leading to apparent contradictions in the chronology of events or lineage durations. However, different interpretations and translations can affect this perception.