Uzzah and the Ark
Historical Account★★★★In 2 Samuel chapter 6, David decided to bring back the ark of God. He gathered 30,000 men and used a cart to transport it from Kiriath-Jearim to Jerusalem. As they were moving the ark, one oxen stumbled causing the ark to shake. Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the ark but was struck dead by God for touching it.
Also attributed to: David
Arnall, Jeremy, “Holy, Don’t Touch” (AudioVerse teaching 34151).
The point
The story of Uzzah who, in an attempt to steady the ark of God during its transport, is struck dead for touching it.
Scripture
2 Samuel 6:1-7
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
about 2 min · 61 words
Subjects