7
They moved the Chest of God on a brand-new cart from the house of Abinadab with Uzzah and Ahio in charge.
8
In procession with the Chest of God, David and all Israel worshiped exuberantly in song and dance, with a marching band of all kinds of instruments.
9
When they were at the threshing floor of Kidon, the oxen stumbled and Uzzah grabbed the Chest to keep it from falling off.
10
God erupted in anger against Uzzah and killed him because he grabbed the Chest. He died on the spot - in the presence of God.
11
David lost his temper, angry because God exploded against Uzzah; the place is still called Perez Uzzah (Exploded Uzzah).
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.