Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:29
Judges 18:12 mentions the setting up of an altar, while 1 Kings 8:29 emphasizes worship at the established temple in Jerusalem as the place where God's name resides, suggesting a centralized location for worship.
1 Kings 8:29: That thine eyes may be open toward this house night and day, [even] toward the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there: that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer which thy servant shall make toward this place. [toward this place: or, in this place]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5
Judges 18:12 depicts an altar build by personal choice, conflicting with Deuteronomy 12:5 that explicitly commands the Israelites to seek the place God chooses for their worship.
Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
Contradiction with Exodus 20:24
Judges 18:12 involves constructing an altar by Danites, whereas Exodus 20:24 describes altars made of earth or uncut stone by divine directive, not per personal decision.
Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:12
Judges 18:12 suggests a random place of worship, while 2 Chronicles 7:12 states God has chosen Jerusalem for His Temple and permanent place of sacrifice.
2 Chronicles 7:12: And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.