1 Chronicles Chapter 13 Discussion

2 Samuel 6:7 also records this event with Uzza. It is a natural reaction; to steady something about to fall and perhaps he should have known better. There were rules as to how to carry the Ark in Numbers 4; and other places on who was allowed to. In 1 Samuel 6:19 people also were slain for LOOKING into the Ark.

This is basically the same principle involved for those who would be in the inner Temple. Since this appears to be an unintentional sin; it is not at the same level of transgression as those who tried to enter that weren't supposed to be in there; let alone those that had "strange fire" ( Leviticus 10:1-11). The result may be the same; as to ending this earthly life; but the eternal results for those who are saved or unsaved surely wouldn't. Moses; in fact himself was warned by God that he wouldn't live if he viewed Him fully; as no man can see God (in the flesh) and live ( Exodus 33:20). It is this Holiness in God which we should strive for; now that in some sense He lives in us as a Temple or Tabernacle. ( 1 Cor. 6:19). This verse shows; in fact how for self careless living can lead to physical death ( 1 Cor. 11:27 and following verses); and could allude to those who martyr God's saints as well ( Psalm 116:15). See also Rev. 17:6; Rev. 6:9:11.

It truly is a profound thing for the eternal God to tabernacle with men. It is based on His grace; and His covenants in which ultimately in the New Covenant involved our redemption through His Son. ( Heb. 8:13; 9:15). This is; BTW the only way any old covenant is ended-God's covenants are eternal; and our vows for our lifetime and that of the other parties represented as to what was promised. God is ever faithful; even when we are not. ( Deut. 7:9) for context.

In this particular case, the fault lies in the leadership and all advisors. They should have consulted the Lord and remembered the instructions given by Moses in how the Ark was to be transported. This also shows how everyone should have known how to approach the Lord. This was not an easy lesson to learn, nor figure out. Verse 3 may give us some light in this situation, as they "...enquired not at it in the days of Saul."

We are some what in this same situation with our relationship with the Lord. Our leaders are ignorant of the things of God, and we as a nation are suffering because of their ignorance. We need to turn back to the Lord and worship Him with all our soul, and all our might.

September 2021

God's standard cannot be compromised. I need to serve God in HIS own terms not in the way it is convenient for me. David tried to please God with new cart to carry the ARK which is not God's method. There are many things I do that are not God's ways but God do permit for HIS mercy. Please join me in prayer that I will be able to do the perfect will of God at all times in my life in Jesus name.

To Sue M. - Yes, God does test us; it's all through the N.T. scriptures; the 4 gospels as well as Acts and the epistles.

This passage reminds me of the story in Kings where God tells the man of God not to hang around after giving the message. Another prophet, possibly older, tells the 1st prophet that an angel told him to stay in the area and dine with him. It was a lie. In the end, the prophet is killed for assuming God didn't mean his original word. Does God test us to see if we'll obey? Read it in 1 Kings13

Uzza forgotten to understood that no one can help almighty God

TO T. Jones - 1 Chron. ch. 13 - God smote Uzza because he touched the ark. The ark was holy and under God's protection. He knew beforehand it would be 'atremble' and at that exact place. it was a test for anyone near the ark, to see if they would obey His instructions. God would have been right there to keep it from falling - and they all knew that. uza forgot: we are not to forget His teachings;

The LORD instructed Moses how to carry the ark of the covenant, the priest were to put staves through the rings, one on each corner of the ark, and carry the ark with the staves, therefore no flesh would touch the ark. God instructed Moses how to carry the ark and he wrote it down, and it is not the LORD's fault if they are ignorant and we have instructions to be obeyed and it is not God's fault

I think the only reason God smote UZZA , Because David he didnt follow the instructure of God, the ark should not carrie by the camel or animal
From Dublin simon

The Lord smote Uzza because he disobeyed the commandment about the Ark. The Lord is very serious with disobedience, remember only the levites or the priest can touch the ark thus, the Lord smote Uzza becuase of disobeying the commandmen.

Why did the lord smote Uzza ???