Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
This verse states that the sons of Kohath were to carry holy objects on their shoulders, which contradicts with transporting the Ark on a cart as described in 1 Chronicles 13:7.
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 Exodus 25:14
This verse commands the use of staves to carry the Ark, indicating it should be carried by hand instead of on a cart.
Exodus 25:14: And thou shalt put the staves into the rings by the sides of the ark, that the ark may be borne with them.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8
The Levites were chosen to carry the Ark, suggesting a personal bearing rather than putting it on a cart.
Deuteronomy 10:8: At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:7 is that it describes the transport of the Ark of the Covenant on a cart, which might seem inconsistent with the instructions in earlier biblical texts like Exodus 25:14, where the Ark is supposed to be carried on poles by the Levites. This discrepancy raises questions about whether the proper procedure was followed in the account.