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David was afraid of Yahweh that day; and he said, How shall the ark of Yahweh come to me?
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Fear as Corrective Awe
Commentators explain that the judgment on Uzzah produced a necessary and corrective fear in David. His previous approach lacked a sufficient sense of awe for God's majesty. This event served as a stark reminder of God's holiness, shifting David from a casual attitude to one of profound reverence.
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19th Century
Anglican
David was afraid. —The immediate effect of the judgment was to produce in David, and doubtless in all the people, that awe of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And David was afraid of the Lord that day Lest he should be smitten for his error also, and especially as he had dis…
Presbyterian
Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most sacred,…
