7 They moved the ark of God from Abinadab's house on a new cart, with Uzzah and Ahio guiding it.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 13:7

King James Version

7 And they carried carried...: Heb. made the ark to ride the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

English Standard Version

7 And they carried the ark of God on a new cart, from the house of Abinadab, and Uzzah and AhioOr and his brother were driving the cart.

The Message

7 They moved the Chest of God on a brand-new cart from the house of Abinadab with Uzzah and Ahio in charge.

New King James Version

7 So they carried the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.

New Living Translation

7 They placed the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab's house. Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:7

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:6-14

(Read 1 Chronicles 13:6-14)

Let the sin of Uzza warn all to take heed of presumption, rashness, and irreverence, in dealing with holy things; and let none think that a good design will justify a bad action. Let the punishment of Uzza teach us not to dare to trifle with God in our approaches to him; yet let us, through Christ, come boldly to the throne of grace. If the gospel be to some a savour of death unto death, as the ark was to Uzza, yet let us receive it in the love of it, and it will be to us a savour of life unto life.

9 When they came to the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen stumbled.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 13:9

King James Version

9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Chidon: also called Nachon Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

English Standard Version

9 And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to take hold of the ark, for the oxen stumbled.

The Message

9 When they were at the threshing floor of Kidon, the oxen stumbled and Uzzah grabbed the Chest to keep it from falling off.

New King James Version

9 And when they came to Chidon's threshing floor, Uzza put out his hand to hold the ark, for the oxen stumbled.

New Living Translation

9 But when they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, the oxen stumbled, and Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the Ark.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:9

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:6-14

(Read 1 Chronicles 13:6-14)

Let the sin of Uzza warn all to take heed of presumption, rashness, and irreverence, in dealing with holy things; and let none think that a good design will justify a bad action. Let the punishment of Uzza teach us not to dare to trifle with God in our approaches to him; yet let us, through Christ, come boldly to the throne of grace. If the gospel be to some a savour of death unto death, as the ark was to Uzza, yet let us receive it in the love of it, and it will be to us a savour of life unto life.

10 The Lord's anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 13:10

King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

10 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he put out his hand to the ark, and he died there before God.

The Message

10 God erupted in anger against Uzzah and killed him because he grabbed the Chest. He died on the spot - in the presence of God.

New King James Version

10 Then the anger of the Lord was aroused against Uzza, and He struck him because he put his hand to the ark; and he died there before God.

New Living Translation

10 Then the Lord 's anger was aroused against Uzzah, and he struck him dead because he had laid his hand on the Ark. So Uzzah died there in the presence of God.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:10

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:6-14

(Read 1 Chronicles 13:6-14)

Let the sin of Uzza warn all to take heed of presumption, rashness, and irreverence, in dealing with holy things; and let none think that a good design will justify a bad action. Let the punishment of Uzza teach us not to dare to trifle with God in our approaches to him; yet let us, through Christ, come boldly to the throne of grace. If the gospel be to some a savour of death unto death, as the ark was to Uzza, yet let us receive it in the love of it, and it will be to us a savour of life unto life.

11 Then David was angry because the Lord's wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah.[1]

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 13:11

King James Version

11 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza Perezuzza: that is, The breach of Uzza to this day.

English Standard Version

11 And David was angry because the Lord had broken out against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzzaPerez-uzza means the breaking out against Uzzah to this day.

The Message

11 David lost his temper, angry because God exploded against Uzzah; the place is still called Perez Uzzah (Exploded Uzzah).

New King James Version

11 And David became angry because of the Lord's outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.

New Living Translation

11 David was angry because the Lord 's anger had burst out against Uzzah. He named that place Perez-uzzah (which means "to burst out against Uzzah"), as it is still called today.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:11

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 13:6-14

(Read 1 Chronicles 13:6-14)

Let the sin of Uzza warn all to take heed of presumption, rashness, and irreverence, in dealing with holy things; and let none think that a good design will justify a bad action. Let the punishment of Uzza teach us not to dare to trifle with God in our approaches to him; yet let us, through Christ, come boldly to the throne of grace. If the gospel be to some a savour of death unto death, as the ark was to Uzza, yet let us receive it in the love of it, and it will be to us a savour of life unto life.