2 Samuel 6:9
And such was David's fear of the Lord that day, that he said, How may I let the ark of God come to me?
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In The King James Version
And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?
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Cross References
Numbers 17:12And the children of Israel said to Moses, Truly, destruction has come on us; an evil fate has overtaken us all.
1 Samuel 6:20And the men of Beth-shemesh said, Who is able to keep his place before the Lord, this holy God? and to whom may he go from us?
1 Chronicles 13:11And David was angry because of the Lord's outburst of wrath against Uzza, and he gave that place the name Perez-uzza, to this day.
Psalms 119:120My flesh is moved for fear of you; I give honour to your decisions.
Matthew 25:25And I was in fear, and went away, and put your talent in the earth: here is what is yours.
1 Peter 3:6As Sarah was ruled by Abraham, naming him lord; whose children you are if you do well, and are not put in fear by any danger.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 6:7-12
Uzzah Slain for Touching the Ark; The Ark in the House of Obed-edom. ( b. c. 1045.) 6 And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. 7 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. 8 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day. 9 And David was afraid of the… Read the whole commentary →