Contradiction with Exodus 26:31
This verse describes the veil of the tabernacle, emphasizing its divine design, while Numbers 4:26 focuses on the practical handling and carrying of the tabernacle elements, showing a contrast between sacredness and utility.
Exodus 26:31: And thou shalt make a vail [of] blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:
Contradiction with Exodus 40:33
Here, Moses sets up the entire tabernacle by himself, suggesting an all-encompassing role, whereas Numbers 4:26 delineates specific responsibilities, implying the need for a division of labor.
Exodus 40:33: And he reared up the court round about the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the hanging of the court gate. So Moses finished the work.
Contradiction with Leviticus 16:2
This verse states that Aaron cannot enter the holy place whenever he chooses, contrasting with the routine duties described in Numbers 4:26, which do not specify strict limitations on access.
Leviticus 16:2: And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy [place] within the vail before the mercy seat, which [is] upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:6
In this verse, the priests are the ones who bring the ark into the inner sanctuary, while Numbers 4:26 assigns the task of carrying the tabernacle components to the Levites, highlighting a role distinction.
1 Kings 8:6: And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy [place, even] under the wings of the cherubims.