Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," emphasizing devotion to God, while 1 Chronicles 13:3 seeks to bring back the ark for religious reform, potentially diverting focus from direct worship of God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7
This passage describes Uzzah being struck down for touching the ark. It contradicts with 1 Chronicles 13:3, which aims to bring the ark back, suggesting that handling the ark can be dangerous and not always favorable.
2 Samuel 6:6-7: And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth [his hand] to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook [it]. [Nachon: also called Chidon] [shook it: or, stumbled]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:4
This verse warns against trusting in the temple rather than in God Himself, which contrasts with 1 Chronicles 13:3, where the focus is on bringing back the ark, an artifact, rather than emphasizing direct reliance on God.
Jeremiah 7:4: Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, [are] these.
Contradiction with Matthew 15:8-9
These verses highlight the problem of honoring God with lips while the heart is far from Him, suggesting that outward religious acts like moving the ark (1 Chronicles 13:3) may not reflect true devotion.
Matthew 15:8-9: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
Paradox #1
The contradiction related to 1 Chronicles 13:3 could be that it mentions bringing back the Ark of the Covenant, which suggests it had been neglected or forgotten. The inconsistency arises because, in other parts of the Bible, the Ark is often depicted as being central and significant to the Israelites. There might be a conflict in understanding how such an important object could have been ignored, considering its prominence in other biblical narratives.