Numbers 4:4 defines the Kohathite service involving the most holy things, providing the context for the carrying duty in 4:15.

Numbers 4:5 begins the covering process with the ark's veil, the necessary preparation before the Kohathites carry it as in 4:15.

Numbers 4:20 similarly warns Kohathites not to see the holy things uncovered, reinforcing the lethal danger of approaching them in 4:15.

Numbers 4:24 details the Gershonites' burden-bearing, a parallel division of labor to the Kohathites' work in 4:15.

Numbers 4:49 concludes the census by noting each Levite was assigned a task, affirming the ordered service seen in 4:15.

Numbers 3:31 lists the holy items the Kohathites carry — the same items referred to in the prohibition here.

Numbers 7:9 explains that the Kohathites carry the holy objects on their shoulders, not on carts, which is why they have specific handling instructions in Numbers 4:15.

In Numbers 10:21, the Kohathites carry the holy things as they set out, directly continuing the role commanded here.

Numbers 18:3 warns Levites against approaching sanctuary vessels on pain of death, a direct parallel to the lethal warning for Kohathites in 4:15.

Numbers 1:50 assigns Levites to carry the tabernacle — a broader duty that includes the specific Kohathite task and warning here.

Numbers 18:2 describes Levites ministering to Aaron, echoing the service role of Kohathites in 4:15.

In 2 Samuel 6:7, Uzzah touches the ark and dies — a direct consequence of violating the prohibition here against touching holy things.

In 1 Samuel 6:19, men die for looking at the ark, demonstrating the deadly consequence of mishandling holy things warned here.

In 2 Samuel 6:13, the ark is carried properly after the earlier error, reinforcing the rule that only designated carriers may touch it.

In 1 Chronicles 15:15, the Levites carry the ark with poles as Moses commanded, fulfilling the carrying instructions from here.

In Exodus 19:12, touching Mount Sinai brings death, a parallel principle of holiness and boundary violation.

In 1 Chronicles 13:10, God strikes Uzzah dead for touching the ark, fulfilling the warning here that touching holy things brings death.

In 1 Chronicles 15:2, David decrees that only Levites may carry the ark, directly applying the restriction given here.

1 Chronicles 13:7 shows the ark on a new cart—a direct violation of the shoulder-carry command here, resulting in Uzzah's death.

1 Chronicles 15:13 acknowledges the rule for carrying the ark—directly referencing this prescription after the first disastrous attempt.

1 Samuel 4:4 shows the ark carried into battle by Eli's sons—a direct violation of the strict carrying rules here, leading to disastrous consequences.

2 Chronicles 35:3 tells Levites to put the ark in the temple and cease carrying it—a contrast to the wilderness duty here.

Deuteronomy 10:8 states Levi was set apart to carry the ark, which is exactly the Kohathite task described in 4:15.

In Exodus 37:5, poles are inserted into the ark's rings for carrying — the practical method to avoid touching holy things as commanded here.

Exodus 37:4 describes making poles for the ark — the poles allow carrying without touching, directly related to the rule here.

2 Chronicles 5:4 has Levites carrying the ark into the temple—following the proper procedure prescribed here.

In Hebrews 12:18-29, the warning about touching Mount Sinai parallels the holiness principle here — both teach reverence toward God's presence.

1 Kings 8:3 has priests carrying the ark—a departure from this rule where priests cover and Kohathites carry.

2 Samuel 15:24 has Levites bearing the ark during David's flight—an example of proper handling as prescribed here.

In Joshua 4:10, priests carry the ark into the Jordan, echoing the proper handling of holy items by designated bearers.

In Deuteronomy 31:9, the Levites carry the ark, showing the ongoing tradition of authorized carriers for sacred items.