8 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 2 Samuel 6:8

King James Version

8 And David was displeased, because the Lord had made made: Heb. broken a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.

English Standard Version

8 And David was angry because the Lord had burst forth against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzzah,Perez-uzzah means the bursting forth upon Uzzah to this day.

The Message

8 Then David got angry because of God's deadly outburst against Uzzah. That place is still called Perez Uzzah (The-Explosion-Against-Uzzah).

New King James Version

8 And David became angry because of the Lord's outbreak against Uzzah; and he called the name of the place Perez Uzzah to this day.

New Living Translation

8 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 2 Samuel 6:8

Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:6-11

(Read 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 fear, knowing the ark was a savour of death unto death to those only who treated it wrong. The same hand that punished Uzzah's proud presumption, rewarded Obed-edom's humble boldness. Let none think the worse of the gospel for the judgments on those that reject it, but consider the blessings it brings to all who receive it. Let masters of families be encouraged to keep up religion in their families. It is good to live in a family that entertains the ark, for all about it will fare the better.