Contradiction with Exodus 6:16
The verse in Numbers 26:57 lists the families of the Levites from Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, while Exodus 6:16 gives the ages of Levi's sons without mentioning the same specifics of their lineage or roles.
Exodus 6:16: And these [are] the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi [were] an hundred thirty and seven years.
Contradiction with Numbers 3:17
In Numbers 3:17, the sons of Levi are listed as Gershon, Kohath, and Merari, similar to Numbers 26:57, but the contradiction arises in the context and purpose of enumeration which differs across these chapters.
Numbers 3:17: And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:1
This verse presents a different genealogical detailing of the Levites, thereby differing from the list and purpose found in Numbers 26:57.
1 Chronicles 6:1: The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]
Contradiction with Genesis 46:11
Here, Levi's sons are mentioned in a historic context, not in the same order or with the legacy implications found in Numbers 26:57.
Genesis 46:11: And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 23:6
The contradictions arise in the context of the adaptability and reorganization of the Levites' descendants, differing from the specific census numbering seen in Numbers 26:57.
1 Chronicles 23:6: And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, [namely], Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [courses: Heb. divisions]