2 Samuel 6 · Verse 7

2 Samuel 6:7

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.
2 Samuel 6:7, King James Version

2 Samuel 6:7 in other translations

BSBAnd the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.
WEBThe LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by God’s ark.
ASVAnd the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
YLTand the anger of Jehovah burneth against Uzzah, and God smiteth him there for the error, and he dieth there by the ark of God.
DARBYAnd the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
BBEAnd the wrath of the Lord, burning against Uzzah, sent destruction on him because he had put his hand on the ark, and death came to him there by the ark of God.
WebsterAnd 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.

What does 2 Samuel 6:7 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 6:6-8

6-8. they came to Nachon's threshing-floor--or Chidon's (1Ch 13:9). The Chaldee version renders the words, "came to the place prepared for the reception of the ark," that is, near the city of David (2Sa 6:13). the oxen shook it--or, "stumbled" (1Ch 13:9). Fearing that the ark was in danger of being overturned, Uzzah, under the impulse of momentary feeling, laid hold of it to keep it steady. Whether it fell and…

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 7 Smote him there for his error - Uzzah sinned through ignorance and precipitancy; he had not time to reflect, the oxen suddenly stumbled; and, fearing lest the ark should fall, he suddenly stretched out his hand to prevent it. Had he touched the ark with impunity, the populace might have lost their respect for it and its sacred service, the example of Uzzah must have filled them with fear and sacred reverence; and, as to Uzzah, no man can doubt of his eternal safety. He committed a sin unto death, but doubtless the mercy of God was extended to his soul.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:6-11

Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most awful, is apt to breed contempt. If it were so great a crime for one to lay hold on the ark of the covenant who had no right to do so, what is it for those to lay claim to the privileges of the covenant that come not up to the terms of it? Obed-edom opened his doors without…

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2 Samuel 6:7 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַיִּֽחַר\־vai.yi.char-and it burnedH2734
אַ֤ף'af[the] anger ofH639
יְהוָה֙Yah.wehYahwehH3068
בְּעֻזָּ֔הbe.'u.Zahon UzzahH5798
וַיַּכֵּ֥הוּvai.ya.Ke.huand he struck down himH5221
שָׁ֛םshamthereH8033
הָאֱלֹהִ֖יםha.'E.lo.Him<the> GodH430
עַל\־'al-onH5921
הַשַּׁ֑לha.Shalthe presumptionH7944
וַיָּ֣מָתvai.Ya.motand he diedH4191
שָׁ֔םShamthereH8033
עִ֖ם'imbesideH5973
אֲר֥וֹן'a.Ron[the] ark ofH727
הָאֱלֹהִֽים\׃ha.'E.lo.Him<the> GodH430

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Samuel 6:7

  • 1 Samuel 6:19

    And he smote the men of Beth–shemesh, because they had looked into the ark of the Lord, even he smote of the people fifty thousand and threescore and ten men: and the people lamented, because the Lord had smitten many of the people with a great slaughter.

  • 1 Chronicles 15:13

    For because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

  • 1 Chronicles 13:10

    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.

  • 1 Chronicles 15:2

    Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them hath the Lord chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:30-32

    For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

  • Leviticus 10:1-3

    And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the Lord, which he commanded them not. And there went out fire from the Lord, and devoured them, and they died before the Lord. Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the Lord spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
God smote.
Le 10:1-3; 1Sa 6:19; 1Ch 13:10; 15:2,13; 1Co 11:30-32
error. or, rashness.

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Context

  • 2 Samuel 6:6

    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.

  • 2 Samuel 6:7

    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.

  • 2 Samuel 6:8

    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.

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2 Samuel 6:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y el furor de Jehová se encendió contra Uzza, é hiriólo allí Dios por aquella temeridad, y cayó allí muerto junto al arca de Dios.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et la colère de l’ Éternel s’embrasa contre Uzza, et Dieu le frappa là à cause de sa faute; et il mourut là, près de l’arche de Dieu.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Da entbrannte der Zorn Jehovas wider Ussa, und Gott schlug ihn daselbst wegen des Vergehens; und er starb daselbst bei der Lade Gottes.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Iratusque est indignatione Dominus contra Ozam, et percussit eum super temeritate: qui mortuus est ibi juxta arcam Dei.