2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 Samuel 6:6 and God struck him down (v. 2 Samuel 6:7). Touching the ark was a direct violation of God’s law (Numbers 4:15). Even though Uzzah touched the ark to prevent it from falling, he and those with him were wrong to transport it on a cart rather than having the Levites carry it on poles (see note on 2 Sam. 6:3–4). afraid of the LORD. This incident was a dramatic reminder to David of God’s holiness and of the necessity of approaching God only according to his revealed instruction.

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