Contradiction with Numbers 3:10
This verse establishes the exclusivity of the Levite's role in ministerial duties, potentially contradicting expanded or shared roles in Nehemiah 12:9.
Numbers 3:10: And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
Contradiction with Numbers 18:7
This verse emphasizes the specificity of priestly duties, potentially conflicting with the general description of roles in Nehemiah 12:9.
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 Chronicles 23:28-32
These verses describe specific duties assigned to the Levites that differ from the descriptions in Nehemiah 12:9, which generally includes overseeing services and praises.
1 Chronicles 23:28-32: Because their office [was] to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of all holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; [their...: Heb. their station was at the hand of the sons of Aaron]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 29:34
Here, the Levites become more involved in priestly duties due to the lack of priests, which may contrast with the more structured roles as outlined in Nehemiah 12:9.
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]