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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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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 6:9
19th Century
Bishop
David was afraid. —The immediate effect of the judgment was to produce in David, and doubtless in all the people, that awe of the …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 6:9
17th Century
Pastor
And David was afraid of the Lord that day
Lest he should be smitten for his error also, and especially as he had dis…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 6:6–11
17th Century
Minister
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,…