1 Chronicles 13:11

And it was a sadness unto David, that Yahweh had broken in with a breach against Uzza,—and he called that place Perez-uzza, [as it is called] unto this day.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

10Then was kindled the anger of Yahweh against Uzza, and he smote him, because he thrust forth his hand unto the ark,—and he died there, before God.

12And David was afraid of God, on that day, saying,—How can I bring unto me, the ark of God?

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Cross References

Exodus 19:22Yea, even the priests who do approach unto Yahweh, must hallow themselves,—lest Yahweh break in upon them.

Joshua 4:9Twelve stones also, did Joshua set up in the midst of the Jordan, in the place where stood the feet of the priests who were bearing the ark of the covenant,—and they have remained there until this day.

2 Samuel 6:9And David was afraid of Yahweh, on that day,—and said, How can the ark of Yahweh come unto me?

Jonah 4:4Then said Yahweh, Art thou rightly 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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