2 Samuel 6:8

What does 2 Samuel 6:8 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 6:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perez–uzzah to this day.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-uzzah, unto this day.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And David was angry because of the Lord's outburst of wrath against Uzzah: and he gave that place the name Perez-uzzah, which is its name to this day.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it is displeasing to David, because that Jehovah hath broken forth a breach upon Uzzah, and <FI>one<Fi> calleth that place Perez-Uzzah, unto this day;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And David was grieved because the Lord had struck Oza, and the name of that place was called: The striking of Oza, to this day.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And David was indignant, because Jehovah had made a breach upon Uzzah; and he called that place Perez-Uzzah to this day.

Context

v.7And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.

v.8This passage

v.9And David was afraid of Jehovah that day; and he said, How shall the ark of Jehovah come unto me?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Chronicles 13:11

    And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzza: and he called that place Perez-uzza, unto this day.

  • Jonah 4:1

    But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

  • Jonah 4:9

    And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.

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