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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 6:8

BSB

Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah; so he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Then David was saddened because the Lord had struck Uzzah. And the name of that place was called: the Striking of Uzzah, even to this day.

ERV

And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth upon Uzzah: and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.

NHEB

And David was displeased, because the LORD had broken forth on Uzza; and he called that place Perez Uzza, to this day.

SMT

And it will kindle to David because Jehovah broke a breach upon Uzzah: and he will call that place the Breach of Uzzah, even to this day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 6:8

AndDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewasdispleasedH2734VerbbecausetheLORDH3068Proper NamehadmadeH6555VerbabreachH6556Noun MasculineuponUzzahH5798andhecalledH7121VerbthenameoftheplaceH4725Noun Masculine Perez-uzzahH6560Proper Name LocationtothisdayH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 6:8

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Overview of 2 Samuel 6:8

Summary

King reacts negatively to divine punishment

Place

Nachon's threshingfloor

Event

Reacting to Uzzah's death

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC