Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:33
While Psalms 78:64 notes the priests falling by the sword, this verse speaks of some descendants of the priests surviving and serving as a constant reminder of their sins.
1 Samuel 2:33: And the man of thine, [whom] I shall not cut off from mine altar, [shall be] to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart: and all the increase of thine house shall die in the flower of their age. [in the flower...: Heb. men]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:18
Psalms 78:64 speaks of the demise of priests, whereas this verse promises an enduring line of Levitical priests.
Jeremiah 33:18: Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be related to the different accounts of events or people in various parts of the Bible. Specifically, if Psalms 78:64 mentions priests being affected in a certain way that doesn't align with historical records or other biblical passages about those priests, it could be considered inconsistent. Additionally, if the verse suggests an event or consequence that contradicts other biblical accounts, that would cause historical inconsistency. However, without specifics, it's hard to pinpoint exact contradictions. The Bible sometimes has differing details in narratives across books.
Paradox #2
Psalms 78:64 highlights tragic events affecting a specific group, but it may raise questions about fairness or suffering. Some might see a contradiction in why difficult events happen to people who serve or represent spiritual or religious authority, suggesting an inconsistency between expected protection or favor and the reality of suffering.