Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 15:7 by highlighting God's immediate punishment of Uzzah for touching the ark, demonstrating that precise protocol and lineage were critical, while 1 Chronicles 15:7 focuses on the specific family line assigned to carry the ark, implying an established and orderly method for transporting it without incident.
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
This verse contradicts 1 Chronicles 15:7 by emphasizing only the Kohathites were designated to carry the sacred items, including the ark, and any deviation from this rule resulted in death, whereas 1 Chronicles 15:7 extends the duty to specific individuals from the Levite families.
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.