1 Chronicles 13:11

David became angry with the Lord for his violent outburst against Uzzah. He named the place Perez-uzzah, and it is still called that today.

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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

10The Lord was angry with Uzzah for daring to touch the Ark like this so he struck him down, and Uzzah died there before the Lord.

12David became afraid of God that day. “How can I ever bring back the Ark of God home to me?” he asked.

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Cross References

Exodus 19:22Even the priests, who come before the Lord, must prepare themselves spiritually, so that the Lord does not punish them.”

Joshua 4:9Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan right where the priests carrying the Ark of the Agreement had stood, and they are still there to this very day.

2 Samuel 6:9David became afraid of the Lord that day. “How can I ever bring back the Ark of God home to me?” he asked.

Jonah 4:4The Lord responded, “Do you have a good reason to be so 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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