2 Samuel 6:7

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

Cross-references

Leviticus 10:1-3 records God striking Nadab and Abihu for unauthorized fire—similar judgment for irreverence toward holy things.

1 Samuel 6:19 recounts God striking those who looked into the ark—same consequence for mishandling the ark as Uzzah suffered.

1 Chronicles 13:10 is the parallel account of this same event, confirming Uzzah's death for touching the ark.

1 Chronicles 15:2 Historical context

1 Chronicles 15:2 states that only Levites may carry the ark—Uzzah's violation of this rule caused his death.

1 Chronicles 15:13 Historical context

1 Chronicles 15:13 explicitly says improper transport caused God's wrath—this verse explains the reason for Uzzah's death.

Leviticus 10:2 describes fire consuming Nadab and Abihu for unauthorized fire — a direct parallel of divine judgment for irreverence before God's holiness.

Numbers 1:51 Historical context

Numbers 1:51 decrees that any unauthorized person near the tabernacle must be put to death — Uzzah, not a Levite, violated this by touching the ark.

Numbers 3:10 warns that unauthorized persons approaching the sanctuary shall be put to death — Uzzah's irreverent touch mirrors this warning.

Numbers 4:15 prohibits even Levites from touching holy objects lest they die — Uzzah directly touched the ark, bringing the same consequence.

Numbers 18:4 forbids outsiders from coming near the tent of meeting — Uzzah, an outsider, approached the ark and died for it.

1 Samuel 6:20 records men of Beth-shemesh asking who can stand before this holy God after deaths from looking into the ark — same theme of irreverence leading to death.

In 1 Chronicles 13:11, the same event is recorded, providing a parallel account of Uzzah's death and the naming of Perez-uzzah.

Hebrews 9:7 Parallel

In Hebrews 9:7, only the high priest enters the holy place with blood, underscoring the severe holiness that Uzzah violated by touching the ark.

1 Corinthians 11:30-32 describes divine judgment for irreverence at communion—similar principle of God disciplining those who treat holy things lightly.