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2 Samuel 6:8 · KJV

"And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.
7And 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.
8And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez-uzzah to this day.
9And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?
10So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you process disappointment or anger towards God?

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What does it mean for you to acknowledge God's sovereignty in difficult situations?

3

When have you struggled to understand God's actions?

Life Application

emotions

Allow yourself to feel and process your emotions when faced with disappointment in your spiritual journey. Seek to understand God's perspective.

trust

Reflect on how you can trust God even when you don't understand His actions or decisions.

Places in This Verse

Perez-uzzah

The name given by David to the place where Uzzah died, symbolizing the breach made by God due to irreverence. It serves as a reminder of the seriousness of approaching God without the proper respect.

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