Contradiction with Numbers 4:15
Numbers 4:25 describes how the sons of Kohath are to carry the holy items, whereas Numbers 4:15 states they must not touch the holy things lest they die, suggesting an inherent contradiction in the method of carrying while ensuring safety.
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
Numbers 4:25 discusses the handling of holy objects by specific Levites, but 1 Samuel 6:19 tells of the Lord striking men for looking into the Ark, showing an inconsistency about interaction with holy items.
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
In Numbers 4:25, the Kohathites are responsible for transporting holy items, while in 2 Samuel 6:6-7, Uzzah is struck dead for touching the Ark when it was transported incorrectly, highlighting contradictory accounts of handling holy items.
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 Acts 7:48
Numbers 4:25 assigns physical responsibility for transporting the Tabernacle, whereas Acts 7:48 states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, suggesting a contradiction in the necessity and role of physical objects in worship.
Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,