2 Samuel 6:6 nasb — But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for th…

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"But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen nearly upset it."

— 2 Samuel 6:6, NASB

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

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They placed the ark of God on a new cart that they might bring it from the house of Abinadab which was on the hill; and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were leading the new cart.

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So they brought it with the ark of God from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill; and Ahio was walking ahead of the ark.

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Meanwhile, David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of instruments made of fir wood, and with lyres, harps, tambourines, castanets and cymbals.

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But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen nearly upset it.

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And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and God struck him down there for his irreverence; and he died there by the ark of God.

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David became angry because of the LORD'S outburst against Uzzah, and that place is called Perez-uzzah to this day.

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So David was afraid of the LORD that day; and he said, "How can the ark of the LORD come to me?"

2 Samuel 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 6:6 say?
2 Samuel 6:6 in the NASB reads: “But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen nearly upset it.”
Where is 2 Samuel 6:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 6:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 6, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 6:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 6:6 in?
2 Samuel 6:6 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 2 Samuel 6:6?
2 Samuel 6:6 reads (NASB): “But when they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out toward the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen nearly upset it.” 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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