1 Chronicles 13:11

David was displeased, because the LORD had broken out against Uzza. He called that place Perez Uzza, to this 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

10The LORD’s anger burned against Uzza, and he struck him because he put his hand on the ark; and he died there before God.

12David was afraid of God that day, saying, “How can I bring God’s ark home to me?”

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Cross References

Exodus 19:22Let the priests also, who come near to the LORD, sanctify themselves, lest the LORD break out on them.”

Joshua 4:9Joshua set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests who bore the ark of the covenant stood; and they are there to this day.

2 Samuel 6:9David was afraid of the LORD that day; and he said, “How could the LORD’s ark come to me?”

Jonah 4:4The LORD said, “Is it right for you 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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