1 Chronicles 13:9 net — When they arrived at the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to take hold of the ark, because the oxen…

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"When they arrived at the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to take hold of the ark, because the oxen stumbled."

— 1 Chronicles 13:9, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 13 — Context

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David and all Israel went up to Baalah(that is, Kiriath Jearim) in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who sits enthroned between the cherubim– the ark that is called by his name.

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They transported the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab; Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart,

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while David and all Israel were energetically celebrating before God, singing and playing various stringed instruments, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

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When they arrived at the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to take hold of the ark, because the oxen stumbled.

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The LORD was so furious with Uzzah, he killed him, because he reached out his hand and touched the ark. He died right there before God.

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

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David was afraid of God that day and said,“How will I ever be able to bring the ark of God up here?”

1 Chronicles 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 13:9 say?
1 Chronicles 13:9 in the NET Bible reads: “When they arrived at the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to take hold of the ark, because 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 (NET): “When they arrived at the threshing floor of Kidon, Uzzah reached out his hand to take hold of the ark, because 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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