Thematic Bible: Also called uzza, son of abinadab
Thematic Bible
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Stricken dead for touching the ark of the covenant
When they arrived at Nacon's threshing floor, Uzzah reached out and grabbed the Ark of God because the oxen had stumbled. Just then, the anger of the LORD blazed against Uzzah, and God struck him down right there because of his failure, and he died there beside the Ark of God. David flew into a rage because the LORD had killed Uzzah. That's why that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day.
As they approached Chidon's threshing floor, Uzzah put out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. Just then, the anger of the LORD blazed against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark, and he died right there in the presence of God. David flew into a rage because the LORD had killed Uzzah. As a result, that place was called Perez-uzzah to this day.
Uzzah » Also called uzza, son of abinadab » Driver of the cart when moving the ark of the covenant
They mounted the Ark of God on a new cart, bringing it from Abinadab's home, with Uzzah and Ahio driving the cart.
They mounted the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab's home in Gibeah, with Abinadab's sons Uzzah and Ahio driving the new cart.