Contradiction with 1 Samuel 6:19
This verse notes the Lord struck down some men for looking into the Ark of the Covenant, whereas 1 Samuel 6:11 describes the Ark being handled with care and reverence.
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 2 Samuel 6:6-7
Here, Uzzah is struck dead for touching the Ark, contrasting with 1 Samuel 6:11 where the Ark is transported without such 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 Exodus 25:14-15
The Ark is commanded to be carried with poles and not touched directly, contrasting with 1 Samuel 6:11 where it doesn't mention the use of poles.
Exodus 25:14-15: 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 Numbers 4:15
Specifies that the Kohathites must not touch the holy things lest they die, highlighting stricter rules that are not evident in 1 Samuel 6:11.
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
The verse indicates that only the Levites were permitted to carry the Ark, contrasting with 1 Samuel 6:11, where the process is not detailed in terms of adhering to this law.
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.