Contradiction with Exodus 19:12-13
1 Chronicles 15:3 describes a gathering to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, while Exodus 19:12-13 emphasizes restrictions and strict boundaries when approaching holy items, implying fewer rather than more people should come close.
Exodus 19:12-13: And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, [that ye] go [not] up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7
In 1 Chronicles 15:3, the assembly gathered to transport the Ark, whereas 2 Samuel 6:6-7 recounts the dangers of incorrectly handling the Ark, suggesting that not all should be involved.
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 Numbers 4:15
1 Chronicles 15:3 depicts the inclusion of people in moving the Ark, while Numbers 4:15 highlights that only specific Levites are authorized to handle sacred items, suggesting exclusivity.
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
1 Chronicles 15:3 mentions gathering all Israel, but 1 Samuel 6:19 warns against many people being near the Ark as seen in the punishment of the people of Beth-shemesh.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:5-9
Unlike 1 Chronicles 15:3, where the assembly is fully involved, in 1 Kings 8:5-9, the focus is on Solomon and priests handling the Ark, highlighting a more restricted involvement.
1 Kings 8:5-9: And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, [were] with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.