2 Samuel 6:6 net — When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the ox…

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"When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled."

— 2 Samuel 6:6, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 6 — Context

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They loaded the ark of God on a new cart and carried it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart.

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They brought it with the ark of God from the house of Abinadab on the hill. Ahio was walking in front of the ark,

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while David and all Israel were energetically celebrating before the LORD, singing and playing various stringed instruments, tambourines, rattles, and cymbals.

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When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.

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The LORD was so furious with Uzzah, he killed him on the spot for his negligence. He died right there beside the ark of 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 the LORD that day and said,“How will the ark of the LORD ever come to me?”

2 Samuel 6:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 6:6 say?
2 Samuel 6:6 in the NET Bible reads: “When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled.”
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 (NET): “When they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and grabbed hold of the ark of God, 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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