Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:3
This verse describes that the ark was originally set on a new cart, contradicting the directive given in 1 Chronicles 15:13, which emphasizes carrying the ark properly.
2 Samuel 6:3: And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that [was] in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart. [set: Heb. made to ride] [Gibeah: or, the hill]
Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
This verse explains that the Kohathites must carry the holy items by hand, which aligns with the correction in 1 Chronicles 15:13, yet initially contradicts their previous mishandling.
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 Chronicles 13:7
This verse depicts the ark being carried on a cart, as opposed to being carried by Levites, which opposes the instruction clarified in 1 Chronicles 15:13.
1 Chronicles 13:7: And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. [carried...: Heb. made the ark to ride]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:8
This verse establishes that the Levites are chosen to bear the ark, which was ignored initially contradicting the focus on proper handling as corrected in 1 Chronicles 15:13.
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
1 Chronicles 15:13 discusses the importance of proper procedure in religious practices. A potential contradiction could be with the idea of God's omnipresence and accessibility to everyone. If God is everywhere and available to all, the emphasis on particular rituals or methods might seem contradictory to the belief that God can be approached by anyone at any time, regardless of specific practices or rituals.
Paradox #2
1 Chronicles 15:13 could be seen as conflicting with earlier details in 2 Samuel 6. The verse suggests the Levites were not initially involved in moving the Ark of the Covenant, resulting in God's anger. In contrast, 2 Samuel 6 focuses on Uzzah's error in handling the Ark, without mentioning the lack of Levite involvement as the reason for God's displeasure. This creates an inconsistency in explaining why the first attempt to move the Ark was unsuccessful.