2 Samuel 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 6:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 6:6 — KJV
“And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. Nachon: also called Chidon shook it: or, stumbled”
— 2 Samuel 6:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 6:6 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 6:6
“And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. Chidon: also called Nachon stumbled: or, shook it”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:6: came, nachon, threshingfloor
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:6: put, forth, hand
“And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:6: came, put, forth
“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. pulled...: Heb. caused her to come”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:6: put, forth, hand
“And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 6:6: came, hand, took
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