2 Samuel 6:8

David was angry because of the Lord's violent outburst against Uzzah. He called the place Perez-uzzah, which is still its name today.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

7The Lord was angry with Uzzah, and God struck him down right there for his disobedience, and he died beside the Ark of God.

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

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 13:11David became angry with the Lord for his violent outburst against Uzzah. He named the place Perez-uzzah, and it is still called that today.

Jonah 4:1But this really upset Jonah, and he became very angry.

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 →

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