1 Chronicles 13:9 kjv — And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

King James Version

"And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled."

— 1 Chronicles 13:9, King James Version

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

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And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath–jearim, which belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the Lord, that dwelleth between the cherubims, whose name is called on it.

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And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart.

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And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.

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And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

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And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

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And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez–uzza to this day.

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And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?

1 Chronicles 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:9 say?
1 Chronicles 13:9 in the King James Version reads: “And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 13:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 13, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 13:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 13:9 in?
1 Chronicles 13:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 13:9?
1 Chronicles 13:9 reads (KJV): “And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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