Numbers 4:15 gives the law for Kohathites carrying holy items, which the Levites here follow when taking up the ark.

Joshua 3:6 shows priests taking up the ark to lead Israel — a parallel to the Levites here bearing the ark into the temple.

1 Kings 8:3 parallels this event, describing the elders' arrival and priests taking the ark, showing the same procession from a different perspective.

1 Chronicles 15:2 establishes David's rule that only Levites may carry the ark, explaining why Levites are specified here as bearers.

1 Chronicles 15:12-14 recounts David's instruction to consecrate for proper ark transport after Uzzah's death, providing background for the Levites' careful role here.

Deuteronomy 10:8 is the original command separating Levi to carry the ark, the foundational basis for the Levites' action here.