Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 6:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 6:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 6:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, the Levites, who are special helpers in God's house, carefully took down the special box called the Ark and the chest with shiny gold jewels and placed them on a big rock. The people of Bethshemesh then made special gifts and sacrifices to God to say thank you and show their love for Him.

1 Samuel 6:15: And the Levites took down the ark of the LORD, and the coffer that [was] with it, wherein the jewels of gold [were], and put [them] on the great stone: and the men of Bethshemesh offered burnt offerings and sacrificed sacrifices the same day unto the LORD.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:6-7

This verse describes the punishment of Uzzah for touching the Ark, contradicting 1 Samuel 6:15 where the Levites handle the Ark without such consequence.

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

States that touching the holy things, including the Ark, results in death, whereas in 1 Samuel 6:15, the Levites touch it without dying.

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.
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