1 Chronicles 13:10

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 13:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put forth his hand to the ark; and there he died before God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put forth his hand to the ark; and there he died before God.
1 Chronicles 13:10 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put forth his hand to the ark; and there he died before God.

What do historical commentaries say?

Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Put his hand, &c. - Let the case of Uzza warn us, to take heed of presumption or rashness with regard to holy things; and not to think, that a right intention will justify a wrong action. 1 Chronicles 13:11”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he put: Ch1 15:13, Ch1 15:15; Num 4:15; Jos 6:6 there he died: Lev 10:1-3; Num 16:35; Sa1 6:19; Ch2 26:16-20; Co1 11:30-32 1 Chronicles 13:11”
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