Event

The Death of Uzzah

What happened

Uzzah touches the ark to steady it and is struck dead; the ark is diverted to the house of Obed-edom.

2 Samuel 6:6–11; 1 Chronicles 13:9–14

Part of: The united kingdom › Life of David

People

Davidfirst named in Ruth 4:17 Uzzahfirst named in 2 Samuel 6:3 Obed-edomfirst named in 2 Samuel 6:10

Places

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Where it appears in the Bible

12 verses in 2 books

2 Samuel

6:6

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6:7

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6:8

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6:9

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6:10

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6:11

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1 Chronicles

13:9

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