Bible Dictionary
Uzzah
Uzzah was the son of Abinadab who touched the ark when the oxen stumbled while it was being transported to Jerusalem. He was struck dead, and the place was called Perez-uzzah.
Biblical Usage
When the oxen stumbled, Uzzah touched the ark to steady it and was struck dead. The place was named Perez-uzzah. David then feared to proceed and placed the ark in the house of Obed-edom.
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