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.
2 Samuel 6:8 in other translations
| BSB | Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day. |
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| WEB | David was displeased because the LORD had broken out against Uzzah; and he called that place Perez Uzzah to this day. |
| ASV | And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day. |
| YLT | And it is displeasing to David, because that Jehovah hath broken forth a breach upon Uzzah, and one calleth that place Perez-Uzzah, unto this day; |
| DARBY | And David was indignant, because Jehovah had made a breach upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-Uzzah to this day. |
| BBE | And David was angry because of the Lord's outburst of wrath against Uzzah: and he gave that place the name Perez-uzzah, which is its name to this day. |
| Webster | 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. |
What does 2 Samuel 6:8 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…
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…
2 Samuel 6:8 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for 2 Samuel 6:8
- 1 Chronicles 13:11-12
And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez–uzza to this day. And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?
- Jonah 4:1
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
- Jonah 4:9
And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.
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Context
- 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.
- 2 Samuel 6:9
And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and said, How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?
2 Samuel 6:8 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y entristecióse David por haber herido Jehová á Uzza: y fué llamado aquel lugar Pérez-uzza, hasta hoy. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Alors David fut irrité de ce que l’ Éternel avait fait une brèche en la personne d’Uzza; et il appela ce lieu-là du nom de Pérets-Uzza, qui lui est resté jusqu’à ce jour. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und David entbrannte darüber, daß Jehova einen Bruch an Ussa gemacht hatte; und er nannte jenen Ort Perez-Ussa, bis auf diesen Tag. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Contristatus est autem David, eo quod percussisset Dominus Ozam, et vocatum est nomen loci illius: Percussio Ozæ, usque in diem hanc. |