Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 3:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 3:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 3:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse explains that Gershon had two family groups, the Libnites and the Shimites, and together they made up the Gershonites. This means they were part of the big family of the Israelites called the Levites, who took care of special religious things.

Numbers 3:21: Of Gershon [was] the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these [are] the families of the Gershonites.

Contradiction with Numbers 26:58-59

Numbers 3:21 lists the sons of Levi, but in Numbers 26:58-59, the family grouping is expanded with different names, which could cause confusion over lineage.

Numbers 26:58-59: 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 1 Chronicles 6:1

This verse presents a different order and names for the sons of Levi compared to Numbers 3:21, which may lead to contradictions in genealogical records.

1 Chronicles 6:1: The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. [Gershon: or, Gershom]

Contradiction with Exodus 6:16

Here, the sons of Levi have different lifespans and roles compared to Numbers 3:21, potentially contradicting the details about their genealogical significance and duties.

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 Exodus 6:19

The breakdown of Levi's descendants in this verse varies from that in Numbers 3:21, possibly leading to dissimilarities in understanding family lines.

Exodus 6:19: And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these [are] the families of Levi according to their generations.
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