Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
Samuel is told that Israel's desire for a king means they have rejected God's direct rulership, contrasting with Micah appointing a personal father and priest.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:9
Jesus instructs not to call anyone on earth 'father' in a spiritual sense, opposing Micah's designation of a personal priest as a father.
Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:12
The priesthood changed with the coming of Jesus Christ, contradicting the establishment of a personal Levitical priest by Micah.
Hebrews 7:12: For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:9
Believers are described as a royal priesthood, suggesting all have direct access to God, contrasting with Micah setting up a personal priest.
1 Peter 2:9: But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: [peculiar: or, purchased] [praises: or, virtues]
Paradox #1
Judges 17:10 might face criticism for portraying an Israelite hiring a Levite to be a personal priest, which contrasts with other parts of the Bible emphasizing centralized worship. This suggests inconsistency with the idea that religious practices should be conducted at the established Tabernacle or Temple rather than in private homes.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in Judges 17:10 may arise from the idea of making a deal that involves religious practices and payment, which could be seen as mixing material gain with spiritual duties. It might be inconsistent with the notion that spiritual matters should not be influenced by financial transactions.