Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11-12
While Numbers 8:13 involves the presentation of Levites for service, 1 Samuel 16:11-12 describes David being chosen and anointed as king, even though he was the youngest and overlooked, suggesting selection outside traditional service roles.
1 Samuel 16:11-12: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]
Contradiction with Numbers 3:5-10
This passage indicates the Levites are granted entirely to Aaron for priestly duties, whereas Numbers 8:13 shows a specific consecration ritual for service.
Numbers 3:5-10: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Contradiction with Exodus 28:1
This verse describes the consecration of Aaron and his sons specifically for priestly duties, while Numbers 8:13 describes the broader Levite tribe being set for service.
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 Hebrews 7:11-12
This passage indicates a change in the priesthood from the Levites, with Jesus from the tribe of Judah taking priestly roles, contradicting the Levitical exclusiveness seen in Numbers 8:13.
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?