Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:26
This verse states that the Levites will no longer carry the tabernacle, which contradicts Numbers 1:50 where the Levites are specifically assigned this duty.
1 Chronicles 23:26: And also unto the Levites; they shall no [more] carry the tabernacle, nor any vessels of it for the service thereof.
Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
This verse details how the Levites are to handle the holy objects within the tabernacle, implicitly supporting their role rather than contradicting it.
Numbers 4:15: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8
This verse confirms that the Levites were chosen to carry the ark, aligning with their responsibility in the tabernacle rather than contradicting it.
Deuteronomy 10:8: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
Contradiction with Josiah 23:9
Describes a period where priests did not eat of the offerings, a separate issue from their role in the tabernacle, thus not directly contradicting Numbers 1:50.
Paradox #1
Numbers 1:50 talks about assigning the Levites the responsibility for the care of the tabernacle. A possible contradiction might arise from the notion of exclusivity, as it assigns a specific group (Levites) special religious duties, which could be seen as inconsistent with the idea of equality among all people. This creates a conflict between the idea of equal opportunity and the special privileges or duties given to one group.