2 Samuel 6:8-9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:6-11

We have here Uzzah struck dead for touching the ark, when it was upon its journey towards the city of David, a sad providence, which damped their mirth, stopped the progress of the ark, and for the present, dispersed this great assembly, which had come together to attend it, and sent them home in a fright. I. Uzzah's offence seems very small. He and his brother Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, in whose house the ark had long been lodged, having been used to attend it, to show their willingness to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:8

And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah ,.... He could not easily submit, and be reconciled to the providence; his heart was ready to rise up against God, and murmur at him for striking him dead in such an awful manner, for so small a matter as this might seem to be; and the rather, as this put a stop to the procession, and cast a damp upon their joy and mirth on this occasion, and might seem to be an ill omen to David, and be improved by his enemies against... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9

And David was afraid of the Lord that day ,.... Lest he should be smitten for his error also, and especially as he had discovered some resentment at the Lord's dealing with Uzzah; when he ought to have been still and quiet, and submitted to the will of God, and owned his justice in it, confessed his own error, and been thankful for his sparing mercy vouchsafed to him: and said, how shall the ark of the Lord come to me ? the meaning of which is not, how it should be brought to the place... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:1-11

The facts are: 1 . David, deeming the time to be come for reorganizing the religious services, raises a select force wherewith to bring the ark from its obscurity at Kirjath-jearim. 2 . Providing a new cart, the ark is set thereon, and brought out of the house of Abinadab under charge of his two sons. 3 . David and the people move in joyous procession before the ark to music from all manner of instruments. 4 . Arriving at a certain place, Uzzab, putting forth his hand to steady... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:6-8

( 1 Chronicles 13:9-11 ). ( GOREN NACHON .) The ark upheld with irreverent hands. Read who the Church would cleanse, and mark How stern the warning runs: There are two ways to guard her ark— As patrons and as sons." ('Lyra Apostolica.') The fair prospects of a great enterprise are sometimes darkened, as by a thunderstorm, in consequence of the improper manner in which it is conducted. The forbearance of God toward those who transgress his ordinances is often unheeded,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:8

David was displeased; Hebrew, David was angry. Neither David nor his people had intended any disrespect, and so severe a punishment for what was at most a thoughtless act seemed to him unjust. Uzzah's death was probably caused by apoplexy, and the sudden effort of stretching forth his hand and seizing the ark had been its immediate cause. So tragic an event spoiled the happiness of the day, filled all present with disappointment, made them break off in haste from the grand ceremonial, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9

David was afraid . This was his next feeling. Neither he nor Uzzah had offended wilfully, and so severe a punishment for an "error" made him dread the presence of so dangerous a thing as the ark seemed to be. Instead, therefore, of taking it into "the city of David," he turns aside and leaves it in the house of the nearest Levite. In both his anger and his dread David manifests himself to us as one whose ideas about God were somewhat childish. He regards Jehovah as a powerful and capricious... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9

Dread of God. The death of Uzzah made David "afraid of the Lord," and deterred him from fulfilling his purpose to bear the ark into the place which he had prepared for it in his newly founded metropolis. He seems for the time to have dreaded lest it should bring evil with it instead of good—a curse instead of a blessing. So the vast assembly was dispersed, and the day which was to have been so glorious and auspicious ended in disappointment and gloom. David's feeling is an illustration of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 6:9-10

( 1 Chronicles 13:12 , 1 Chronicles 13:13 ). ( PEREZ - UZZAH .) The ark regarded with a fearful heart. "And David was afraid of the Lord that day" ( 2 Samuel 6:9 ). By none was "the disaster of Uzzah" more keenly felt than by the king. He was disappointed, grieved, and displeased at the interruption of the enterprise on which he had set his heart; and, clearly perceiving the primary offence that had been committed, he was angry with all who were responsible for it, not least... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 6:8

Displeased - Grief allied to anger seems to be intended. Compare 1 Samuel 15:11 note. On the name of the place, compare 2 Samuel 5:20. read more

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