2 Samuel 6:8

David was displeased because the LORD had broken out against Uzzah; and he called that place Perez Uzzah to this day.

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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’s anger burnt against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by God’s ark.

9David was afraid of the LORD that day; and he said, “How could the LORD’s ark come to me?”

Read all of 2 Samuel 6

Cross References

1 Chronicles 13:11David was displeased, because the LORD had broken out against Uzza. He called that place Perez Uzza, to this day.

Jonah 4:1But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Samuel 6:8