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1 Chronicles 13

1 Chronicles 13:9

Uzzah Touches the Ark · 1 Chronicles 13:8–14
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Translations

Modern
When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled.
Traditional
And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
Literal
And they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, and Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen had stumbled.
Latin
Cum autem pervenisset ad aream Chidon, tetendit Oza manum suam, ut sustentaret arcam: bos quippe lasciviens paululum inclinaverat eam.

Original

Hebrew
English
When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled.

Notes

1 Chronicles 13:9–11

When Uzzah died, Israel's celebration quickly turned to sorrow. Touching the ark led to death because it violated its holiness (see 1 Chronicles 15:13).

1 Chronicles 13:1–17:27

These chapters describe how Jerusalem became the political and religious center of Israel. The story begins with David's failed attempt to move the Ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:1–14; compare 2 Samuel 6:2–11).

Theme notes and profiles

David Seeking the Lord

Parallels

2 Samuel 6:5–11

People

Nacon: Threshing floor where Uzzah touched the ark Uzzah: Died while moving the ark; place named after him

Glossary

Chidon Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Kidon Nacon Obed-Edom Uzza Uzzah

Topics

Chidon: Place where Uzza Was Struck Down and he Died Nachon: Uzzah Killed at the Threshing Floor of Uzzah: Also Called Uzza, Son of Abinadab: Stricken Dead for Touching the Ark of the Covenant