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2 Samuel 6:8

2 Samuel 6:8
And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

was displeased The same word is used in 1Sa 15:11 (E. V. it grieved Samuel) to denote vexation akin to anger.

made a breach Broke forth upon Uzzah: the same verb as in ch. 2Sa 5:20: used in a…

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