Contradiction with Exodus 28:1
Describes Aaron and his sons as priests, suggesting multiple individuals of similar authority, while Numbers 3:32 highlights Eleazar in a unique chief role.
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 4:16
Describes Eleazar's specific duties, which appears less overarching than being chief over all Levites.
Numbers 4:16: And to the office of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest [pertaineth] the oil for the light, and the sweet incense, and the daily meat offering, and the anointing oil, [and] the oversight of all the tabernacle, and of all that therein [is], in the sanctuary, and in the vessels thereof.
Contradiction with Leviticus 16:32
Discusses the succession of the priesthood, implying it does not solely focus on Eleazar's role.
Leviticus 16:32: And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, [even] the holy garments: [consecrate: Heb. fill his hand]
Contradiction with Numbers 18:7
States Aaron's authority over the sanctuary duties, contrasting with Eleazar’s oversight as mentioned in Numbers 3:32.
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 Numbers 20:28
Talks about the transition of priestly garments to Eleazar, emphasizing the ongoing role of priestage rather than an immediate chief role.
Numbers 20:28: And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:6
Mentions Eleazar as successor to Aaron, reflecting timing and role nuances that show evolving authority.
Deuteronomy 10:6: And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest's office in his stead.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:33
Marks Eleazar's death without a direct mention of an oversight role, contrasting with explicit leadership in Numbers 3:32.
Joshua 24:33: And Eleazar the son of Aaron died; and they buried him in a hill [that pertained to] Phinehas his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 24:3
Indicates diversifying priestly roles and leadership beyond Eleazar.
1 Chronicles 24:3: And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.