Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:6
This verse specifies the divisions of the Levites in a different organizational context than mentioned in Ezra 6:18.
1 Chronicles 23:6: And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, [namely], Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [courses: Heb. divisions]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:4
Refers to priests and Levites bringing the ark, in a narrative that does not directly correlate with the divisions of roles in Ezra 6:18.
1 Kings 8:4: And they brought up the ark of the LORD, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and all the holy vessels that [were] in the tabernacle, even those did the priests and the Levites bring up.
Contradiction with Numbers 3:6-9
The assignment and duties for priests and Levites here do not align with those described in Ezra 6:18.
Numbers 3:6-9: Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 29:25
Here, the Levites are appointed with musical instruments, presenting a different role than what's established in Ezra 6:18.
2 Chronicles 29:25: And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for [so was] the commandment of the LORD by his prophets. [commandment of the LORD: Heb. commandment by the hand of the LORD] [by: Heb. by the hand of]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:30
Nehemiah's reforms include purifying the priests, which contrasts with the organizational role in the temple described in Ezra 6:18.
Nehemiah 13:30: Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, every one in his business;
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:3
Details David’s division of duties among priests and Levites, offering a different hierarchical structure than in Ezra 6:18.
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 Exodus 28:1
Describes the consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, contrasting with the broader role assignment in Ezra 6:18.
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 Leviticus 8:6-8
Focuses on the consecration of Aaron and his sons, which differs from the division of roles in Ezra 6:18.
Leviticus 8:6-8: And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water.