1 Chronicles 13:11
New International Version
Then David was angry because the LORD’s wrath had broken out against Uzzah, and to this day that place is called Perez Uzzah.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
And David was angry because the LORD had broken out against Uzzah. And that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

Berean Standard Bible
Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.

King James Bible
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day.

New King James Version
And David became angry because of the LORD’s outbreak against Uzza; therefore that place is called Perez Uzza to this day.

New American Standard Bible
Then David became angry because of the LORD’S outburst against Uzza; and he called that place Perez-uzza as it is to this day.

NASB 1995
Then David became angry because of the LORD’S outburst against Uzza; and he called that place Perez-uzza to this day.

NASB 1977
Then David became angry because of the LORD’s outburst against Uzza; and he called that place Perez-uzza to this day.

Legacy Standard Bible
And David became angry because of Yahweh’s breaking out against Uzza; and that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

Amplified Bible
David became angry because of the LORD’S outburst against Uzza; so that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

Christian Standard Bible
David was angry because of the LORD’s outburst against Uzzah, so he named that place Outburst Against Uzzah, as it is still named today.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David was angry because of the LORD’s outburst against Uzzah, so he named that place Outburst Against Uzzah, as it is still named today.

American Standard Version
And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzza; and he called that place Perez-uzza, unto this day.

Contemporary English Version
David then got angry with God for killing Uzzah. So he named that place "Attack on Uzzah," and it's been called that ever since.

English Revised Version
And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth upon Uzza: and he called that place Perez-uzza, unto this day.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David was angry because the LORD had struck Uzzah so violently. (That place is still called Perez Uzzah [The Striking of Uzzah] today.)

Good News Translation
and so that place has been called Perez Uzzah ever since. David was furious because the LORD had punished Uzzah in anger.

International Standard Version
David flew into a rage because the LORD had killed Uzzah. As a result, that place was called Perez-uzzah to this day.

Majority Standard Bible
Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.

NET Bible
David was angry because the LORD attacked Uzzah; so he called that place Perez Uzzah, which remains its name to this very day.

New Heart English Bible
David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth on Uzza; and he called that place Perez Uzza, to this day.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day.

World English Bible
David was displeased, because Yahweh had broken out against Uzza. He called that place Perez Uzza, to this day.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it is displeasing to David, because YHWH has made a breach on Uzza, and one calls that place “Breach of Uzza” to this day.

Young's Literal Translation
And it is displeasing to David, because Jehovah hath made a breach upon Uzza, and one calleth that place 'Breach of Uzza' unto this day.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will kindle to David because Jehovah broke forth a breach upon Uzza: and he will call to this place, This the Breach of Uzza, even to this day.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David was troubled because the Lord had divided Oza: and he called that place the Breach of Oza to this day.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And David was greatly saddened because the Lord had divided Uzzah. And he called that place ‘the Division of Uzzah,’ even to the present day.

New American Bible
David was angry because the LORD’s anger had broken out against Uzzah. Therefore that place has been called Perez-uzzah even to this day.

New Revised Standard Version
David was angry because the LORD had burst out against Uzzah; so that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David was displeased because the LORD had smote Uzza; wherefore that place is called Torethadi-Uzza to this day.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David grieved because LORD JEHOVAH had broken through a breach on Aza, and the name of that place has been called “The breach of Aza” until today.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth upon Uzza; and that place was called Perez-uzza unto this day.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David was dispirited, because the Lord had made a breach on Oza: and he called that place the Breach of Oza until this day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Uzzah Touches the Ark
10And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. 11Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day. 12That day David feared God and asked, “How can I ever bring the ark of God to me?”…

Cross References
2 Samuel 6:8
Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.

Numbers 16:46-50
Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the congregation and make atonement for them, because wrath has come out from the LORD; the plague has begun.” / So Aaron took the censer as Moses had ordered and ran into the midst of the assembly. And seeing that the plague had begun among the people, he offered the incense and made atonement for the people. / He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague was halted. ...

1 Samuel 6:19-20
But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter. / The men of Beth-shemesh asked, “Who can stand in the presence of the LORD, this holy God? To whom should the ark go up from here?”

2 Samuel 6:7
And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down on the spot for his irreverence, and he died there beside the ark of God.

Leviticus 10:1-3
Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. / Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD meant when He said: ‘To those who come near Me I will show My holiness, and in the sight of all the people I will reveal My glory.’” But Aaron remained silent.

1 Chronicles 15:13
It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.”

1 Samuel 5:6-12
Now the hand of the LORD was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity, ravaging them and afflicting them with tumors. / And when the men of Ashdod saw what was happening, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not stay here with us, because His hand is heavy upon us and upon our god Dagon.” / So they called together all the rulers of the Philistines and asked, “What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel?” “It must be moved to Gath,” they replied. So they carried away the ark of the God of Israel. ...

1 Samuel 4:10-11
So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. / The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died.

1 Samuel 6:7-9
Now, therefore, prepare one new cart with two milk cows that have never been yoked. Hitch the cows to the cart, but take their calves away and pen them up. / Take the ark of the LORD, set it on the cart, and in a chest beside it put the gold objects you are sending back to Him as a guilt offering. Then send the ark on its way, / but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.”

1 Samuel 7:1-2
Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.

1 Kings 13:21-24
and the prophet cried out to the man of God who had come from Judah, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Because you have defied the word of the LORD and have not kept the commandment that the LORD your God gave you, / but you went back and ate bread and drank water in the place where He told you not to do so, your body shall never reach the tomb of your fathers.’” / And after the man of God had finished eating and drinking, the old prophet who had brought him back saddled the donkey for him. ...

2 Kings 6:7
“Lift it out,” he said, and the man reached out his hand and took it.

1 Chronicles 15:2
Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.”

1 Chronicles 15:11-15
David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” ...

1 Chronicles 21:7
This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach on Uzza: why that place is called Perezuzza to this day.

displeased

2 Samuel 6:7,9
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God…

Jonah 4:4,9
Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? …

Perez-uzza.

Genesis 32:32
Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob's thigh in the sinew that shrank.

Deuteronomy 34:6
And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

Joshua 4:9
And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.

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1. David fetches the ark with great solemnity from Kirjath Jearim
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Then David became angry
The Hebrew word for "angry" here is "charah," which can mean to burn or be kindled with anger. This phrase indicates a deep emotional response from David, reflecting his human nature and the complexity of his relationship with God. David's anger may stem from confusion or frustration over the death of Uzzah, highlighting the tension between divine holiness and human understanding. This moment serves as a reminder of the importance of approaching God with reverence and obedience.

because the LORD had burst forth
The phrase "burst forth" is translated from the Hebrew "parats," which means to break out or breach. This word choice emphasizes the sudden and powerful nature of God's action. It serves as a stark reminder of God's holiness and the seriousness of His commandments. The breach against Uzzah underscores the necessity of following God's instructions precisely, especially concerning sacred matters like the Ark of the Covenant.

against Uzzah
Uzzah's name means "strength," which is ironic given the circumstances of his death. His attempt to steady the Ark, though seemingly well-intentioned, was a violation of God's command that only Levites were to handle the Ark. This incident illustrates the principle that good intentions do not justify disobedience to God's explicit instructions. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of knowing and adhering to God's Word.

so he named that place Perez-uzzah
"Perez-uzzah" translates to "outbreak against Uzzah." Naming the place serves as a memorial to the event, ensuring that future generations remember the consequences of disobedience. In biblical times, naming places after significant events was a common practice to preserve history and teach lessons. This name serves as a perpetual reminder of God's holiness and the need for reverence in worship.

as it is called to this day
This phrase indicates the lasting impact of the event. The continued use of the name "Perez-uzzah" suggests that the lesson learned from Uzzah's death was significant and enduring. It highlights the importance of remembering and learning from past events to guide future actions. This enduring name serves as a testament to the seriousness with which God's commands must be taken and the lasting nature of His decrees.

(11) Made a breach.--?rokenfor?h against. The same verb recurs in 1Chronicles 14:11. (Comp. Exodus 19:22.)

Wherefore that place is called.--Heb., and he (one) called that place.

To this day.--It is not implied necessarily that the place was known by this name in the days of the Chronicles. The same phrase occurs in the parallel verse of Samuel, and the chronicler has merely given a exact transcript of his source.

Verse 11. - Displeased. The Hebrew root. (חָרָה) betokens a mixture of anger and grief. It is the word used of Jonah (Jonah 4:1, 9), and perhaps our English word "vexed" or "hurt," would convey its meaning. Had made a breach; literally, had broken forth a breaking forth on Uzza; i.e. had fiercely broken forth on Uzza. There are many exactly analogous uses of both verb and noun in the Hebrew. To this day. This phrase, also found in the parallel place, indicates the lapse of time from the historical point of time to the point of record.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then David
לְדָוִ֔יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

became angry
וַיִּ֣חַר (way·yi·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

because
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had burst forth
פָרַ֧ץ (p̄ā·raṣ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6555: To break through

against Uzzah;
בְּעֻזָּ֑א (bə·‘uz·zā)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5798: Uzza -- four Israelites

so he named
וַיִּקְרָ֞א (way·yiq·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

that
הַהוּא֙ (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

place
לַמָּק֤וֹם (lam·mā·qō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

Perez-uzza,
עֻזָּ֔א (‘uz·zā)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6560: Perez-uzza -- a place near Jerusalem

as it is [called] to
עַ֖ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

this
הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

day.
הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day


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