KJV ORIGINAL
And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When they reached the threshing floor that belonged to Chidon, Uzza reached out his hand to steady the ark because the oxen had stumbled.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the moment when Uzza tried to help by steadying God's sacred ark when the oxen carrying it stumbled.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King David's first attempt to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Israelites were transporting the ark on a new cart pulled by oxen, but God had specifically commanded that the ark should only be carried by Levites using poles. This violation of God's instructions led to tragic consequences when Uzza touched the ark.
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