Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7
It depicts God's anger when Uzzah touches the Ark, showing a consequence instead of joyful agreement to move the ark as seen in 1 Chronicles 13:4.
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 1 Chronicles 15:13
Suggests the initial error in moving the Ark without proper process, contradicting the united decision to move the Ark in 1 Chronicles 13:4.
1 Chronicles 15:13: For because ye [did it] not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.
Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
Emphasizes that only designated Levites could touch the holy objects, highlighting potential conflict when all the congregation decided to move the Ark in 1 Chronicles 13:4.
Numbers 4:15: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear [it]: but they shall not touch [any] holy thing, lest they die. These [things are] the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 6:19-20
Describes a severe punishment for improper handling of the Ark, contrasting the positive consensus in 1 Chronicles 13:4.
1 Samuel 6:19-20: And he smote the men of Bethshemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the LORD, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the LORD had smitten [many] of the people with a great slaughter.
Contradiction with Exodus 25:14-15
Provides specific instructions for transporting the Ark, potentially conflicting with the general agreement approach in 1 Chronicles 13:4.
Exodus 25:14-15: And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.