And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day.
David was upset because the LORD had struck down Uzzah. That's why that place is still called Perez Uzzah to this day.
David was angry and troubled because God had killed Uzzah for touching the ark, and the place where it happened became a permanent reminder of that tragic moment.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, he was attempting to bring the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest representing God's presence, back to Jerusalem as an act of worship and national unity. During the transport, Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark when it wobbled, which broke God's strict command that only Levites could handle it using designated poles, resulting in God striking him down. This event led David to feel deep displeasure and name the site Perezuzza, meaning "breach of Uzzah," as a permanent marker of divine judgment.
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