KJV ORIGINAL
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
David was upset and angry because the LORD had struck down Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, which means 'the breaking forth against Uzzah,' and it's still called that today.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David was deeply troubled and angry when God killed Uzzah for touching the ark, so he named the place to remember what happened there.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred when David was bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on a cart. When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah reached out to steady the ark, but God had commanded that no one should touch the sacred ark except the Levites using poles. David's anger reflects his shock at God's immediate judgment for what seemed like a well-intentioned act.
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