2 Samuel 6:8

And it was a sadness unto David, for that Yahweh had broken in with a breach against Uzzah,—therefore called he that place, Perez-uzzah [as it is called] until 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 Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day.

In Context

7Then was kindled the anger of Yahweh, against Uzzah, and God smote him there, for the error,—so that he died there, by the ark of God.

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

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 13:11And 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.

Jonah 4:1And it was vexing unto Jonah, with a great vexation,—and it angered him.

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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