In 1 Chronicles 15:13, David explains why the first attempt failed — because Levites did not carry the ark. This verse gives the reason for the rule.

In 1 Chronicles 13:7, the ark was transported on a cart. Here David insists only Levites carry it — the correct method after Uzzah's death.

In 1 Chronicles 13:2, David invited all people, not just Levites. Here he restricts carrying the ark to Levites — a contrast after the failed first attempt.

Joshua 6:6 has priests carrying the ark around Jericho—another example of Levites bearing the ark.

2 Chronicles 35:3 tells Levites they no longer need to carry the ark—contrasting with David's command that only they should.

Numbers 4:2-15 commands that only Kohathite Levites carry the ark, the law David explicitly follows in this verse.

Joshua 3:3 explicitly says the ark was carried by Levitical priests—showing the practice continued.

Deuteronomy 31:9 notes that Levi's sons carried the ark—historical precedent for David's instruction.

Deuteronomy 10:8 states the Lord set apart Levi to carry the ark—the foundational basis for David's command.

Numbers 18:1-8 establishes the Levites' exclusive responsibility for the sanctuary's holy objects, the rule David invokes here for the ark.

Numbers 7:9 says Kohathites carried holy things on shoulders—direct confirmation that Levites were designated to carry the ark.

2 Samuel 6:7 records Uzzah's death for touching the ark, the incident that drove David to insist only Levites carry it here.

2 Samuel 6:13 depicts the ark being carried successfully after the earlier failure, the result of David's command here.

2 Samuel 15:24 shows Levites carrying the ark during Absalom's rebellion, a later instance of the rule David establishes here.

Numbers 10:21 shows the Kohathites carrying the holy things during the wilderness march, the precedent David reinstates for the ark's transport.

Numbers 4:15 commands the Kohathites to carry the holy items without touching them, the very law David follows in restricting the ark's carriage to Levites.

1 Kings 8:3 has priests carrying the ark at Solomon's temple dedication, a different practice than David's instruction that only Levites shall carry it.

In 2 Chronicles 5:4, Levites carry the ark into Solomon's temple, following the same rule David established here. Consistent practice.

Numbers 8:24-26 sets age limits for Levitical service—the framework for who could carry the ark.