Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:9 by describing the location as the threshing floor of Nachon, rather than the threshing floor of Chidon as mentioned in Chronicles.
2 Samuel 6:6: 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 Exodus 31:15
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:9 by emphasizing the severity of punishment for breaking the Sabbath, which is not considered in the context of Uzza touching the ark.
Exodus 31:15: Six days may work be done; but in the seventh [is] the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth [any] work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. [holy: Heb. holiness]
Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:9 by explicitly stating that only specific Levites (Kohathites) should handle the holy objects, which is contrasted by Uzza, who was not authorized to touch the ark according to Chronicles.
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 Deuteronomy 10:8
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:9 by highlighting the appointed role of the Levites to carry the ark, contrasting with the event of Uzza touching the ark who was not a Levite.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 6:19
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 13:9 by showcasing a severe divine reaction to looking into the ark, pointing to different violations of handling the ark compared to touching it.
1 Samuel 6:19: 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.
Paradox #1
The moral conflict with this verse could be seen in the idea of punishment for a seemingly well-intentioned act. It raises questions about divine justice and why someone would face severe consequences for trying to prevent something from falling, possibly implying a tension between strict obedience and human effort to help.