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1 Chronicles 13:10

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And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 13:8

    And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets.

  2. 1 Chronicles 13:9

    And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.

  3. 1 Chronicles 13:11

    And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perez–uzza to this day.

  4. 1 Chronicles 13:12

    And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?

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