1 Chronicles 13:11

And David was greatly saddened because the Lord had divided Uzzah. And he called that place ‘the Division of Uzzah,’ even to the present day.

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In The King James Version

And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

In Context

10And so the Lord became angry against Uzzah. And he struck him down because he had touched the ark. And he died there before the Lord.

12And then he feared God, at that time, saying: “How will I be able to bring in the ark of God to myself?”

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Cross References

Exodus 19:22Likewise, the priests who approach toward the Lord, let them be sanctified, lest he strike them down.”

Joshua 4:9Similarly, Joshua positioned another twelve stones in the middle of the channel of the Jordan, where the priests stood who were carrying the ark of the covenant; and they are there, even to the present day.

2 Samuel 6:9And David was very fearful of the Lord on that day, saying, “How shall the ark of the Lord be brought to me?”

Jonah 4:4And the Lord said, “Do you really think you are right to be angry?”

Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 13:10-14

The Death of Uzza. ( b. c. 1048.) 9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. 10 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. 11 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day. 12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me? 13… Read the whole commentary →

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