Contradiction with Numbers 26:58
This verse emphasizes the Levitical families associated with specific generational duties, which could appear inconsistent with the mere listing of names in Numbers 3:18.
Numbers 26:58: These [are] the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.
Contradiction with Exodus 28:1
Declares the establishment of specific priestly roles for Aaron and his sons, highlighting a more exclusive familial lineage than Numbers 3:18 might suggest about the broader Levitical roles.
Exodus 28:1: And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, [even] Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.
Contradiction with Numbers 1:47-50
Directs the Levites to focus on religious duties, differing from the focus on genealogy in Numbers 3:18.
Numbers 1:47-50: But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8-9
Details the unique and chosen status of the Levites without mentioning specific family branches like Numbers 3:18 does.
Deuteronomy 10:8-9: 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 1 Chronicles 23:6-24
Describes the division of the Levites for temple service, offering a more structured hierarchy than the simple listing of descendants in Numbers 3:18.
1 Chronicles 23:6-24: And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, [namely], Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [courses: Heb. divisions]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 29:25
Introduces the Levites as musicians in David’s reforms, contrasting the genealogical context in Numbers 3:18.
2 Chronicles 29:25: And he set the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, with psalteries, and with harps, according to the commandment of David, and of Gad the king's seer, and Nathan the prophet: for [so was] the commandment of the LORD by his prophets. [commandment of the LORD: Heb. commandment by the hand of the LORD] [by: Heb. by the hand of]
Contradiction with Ezra 8:15-20
Focuses on the functional roles the Levites played during Ezra’s time and fails to detail their lineage as seen in Numbers 3:18.
Ezra 8:15-20: And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava; and there abode we in tents three days: and I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi. [abode: or, pitched]
Contradiction with Nehemiah 7:43
Lists the Levites returning from exile without specifying family lineage, unlike the specific genealogical record in Numbers 3:18.
Nehemiah 7:43: The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, [and] of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. [Hodevah: also called, Hodaviah or Judah]
Contradiction with Hebrews 7:11-12
Discusses the change in priesthood with Jesus, which implies a shift away from the Levitical focus seen in Numbers 3:18.
Hebrews 7:11-12: If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need [was there] that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Contradiction with Acts 6:7
Emphasizes the spreading of the faith beyond Levitical lineage, indicating a departure from the specific families mentioned in Numbers 3:18.
Acts 6:7: And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.