Numbers 4:15 details the next step after the covering in 4:5, instructing the Kohathites to carry the ark without touching it.

Numbers 1:51 establishes that Levites are to take down the tabernacle—the basis for the detailed procedure here.

Numbers 3:27-32 assigns the Kohathites charge of the sanctuary's holy items, which includes the specific task of covering the ark in 4:5.

Numbers 2:17 places the tabernacle and Levites in the center of the marching camp, which includes the Kohathites' duty in Numbers 4:5 to cover the ark.

Exodus 26:31-33 describes the veil that in Numbers 4:5 is taken down by Aaron to cover the ark when the camp moves.

Hebrews 10:20 interprets the veil as Christ's body, the new way into God's presence—typology of the covering veil.

Hebrews 9:3 identifies the second curtain as the veil into the Most Holy Place, the same veil Aaron covers the ark with.

Exodus 40:3 instructs to shield the ark with the curtain, the same veil taken down in Numbers 4:5 for transport.

Exodus 37:1-9 records Bezalel making the ark, the very ark Aaron covers with the veil in Numbers 4:5.

Exodus 36:35 describes the making of the same veil that Aaron covers the ark with in Numbers 4:5.

Exodus 25:10-22 describes the ark that is being covered by the veil in Numbers 4:5; same sacred object.

1 Samuel 6:19 shows deadly consequence of looking at the ark—reinforcing the need for the veil in Numbers 4:5.

2 Samuel 6:3 has the ark carried on a cart—contrary to the proper covering and carrying procedure in Numbers 4:5.

1 Chronicles 23:26 notes the cessation of tabernacle transport—the duty here in Numbers 4:5 later ended.

Revelation 11:19 shows the ark of the covenant visible in heaven—contrasting with the covered ark here.

2 Samuel 6 recounts transporting the ark improperly, contrasting with the careful covering procedure in Numbers 4:5.

1 Samuel 4:4 shows the ark taken to battle—contrasting with the careful covering and transport here.