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2 Samuel 6:7,9
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there forhis error; and there he died by the ark of God…

Jonah 4:4,9
Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry? …

Perez-uzza.

Genesis 32:32
Therefore the children of Israel eat notof the sinew which shrank, whichis upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the hollow of Jacob's thigh in the sinew that shrank.

Deuteronomy 34:6
And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Bethpeor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.

Joshua 4:9
And Joshua set up twelve stones in the midst of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the priests which bare the ark of the covenant stood: and they are there unto this day.

because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah.
The phrase "burst forth" indicates a sudden and powerful action by God, reminiscent of the earlier event at Baal-perazim (1 Chronicles 14:11), where God "burst" through David's enemies. Uzzah's death was a direct result of touching the Ark, which was forbidden (Numbers 4:15). This incident underscores the holiness of God and the importance of obedience to His commands. It serves as a reminder of the reverence required in handling sacred objects and the seriousness of God's instructions.

So he named that place Perez-uzzah,
The naming of the place Perez-uzzah, meaning "outburst against Uzzah," serves as a memorial to the event. Naming locations after significant events was a common practice in biblical times, serving both as a historical record and a theological lesson. This name would remind future generations of the consequences of disobedience and the holiness of God.

as it is called to this day.
The phrase "as it is called to this day" suggests that the account was written at a time when the name was still in use, indicating the lasting impact of the event on the collective memory of Israel. It emphasizes the enduring nature of God's actions and the lessons they impart. This phrase also connects the narrative to the broader historical context, showing the continuity of tradition and the importance of remembering God's dealings with His people.

David is leading a joyful procession to bring the ark from Kiriath-jearim to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 13:5–8;2 Samuel 6:1–5).

• The ark is set on a new cart, copying the Philistines’ earlier method (1 Samuel 6:11), instead of being carried on poles by Levites as God commanded (Exodus 25:14;Numbers 4:15).

• When the oxen stumble, Uzzah reaches out to steady the ark, “and the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down” (1 Chronicles 13:9–10).

• The sudden death halts the celebration, exposing the difference between good intentions and obedient worship (Leviticus 10:1-3).

“the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah” (1 Chronicles 13:11).

• The verb pictures a sudden, unstoppable surge, as when God “burst out” against David’s enemies at Baal-perazim (1 Chronicles 14:11).

• God’s holiness requires exact obedience; touching the ark was forbidden (Numbers 4:15;2 Samuel 6:7).

• Similar outbursts warned Israel at Sinai (Exodus 19:22) and at Beth-shemesh (1 Samuel 6:19). Holiness protects God’s glory and His people.

“Then David became angry …” (1 Chronicles 13:11).

• His anger mingles grief, shock, and frustration—emotions we also feel when plans collapse.

• Verse 12 notes he is “afraid of God that day”; fear tempers anger, leading to reflection (Proverbs 9:10).

• Later David admits, “Because you did not carry it the first time, the LORD our God broke out against us, for we did not seek Him according to the ordinance” (1 Chronicles 15:13).

• True worshipers approach with “reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:28-29).

“So he named that place Perez-uzzah” (meaning “outburst against Uzzah”).

• Biblical place-names often memorialize divine acts—“The LORD Will Provide” at Moriah (Genesis 22:14) or “Valley of Achor” after Achan (Joshua 7:26).

• The name marks both tragedy and mercy: God halted further judgment, and the ark soon brought blessing to Obed-edom’s house (1 Chronicles 13:14).

• The memorial warned future generations not to treat the holy casually.

• Good motives never cancel God’s commands; form and heart both matter (John 4:24).

• Leadership must study and follow Scripture carefully; David corrects course by involving Levites and singers (1 Chronicles 15:2, 16).

• God’s holiness still stands. “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15-16).

• Joy returns when worship is ordered “decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40), and blessing follows obedience (1 Chronicles 15:28; 16:1-3).

1 Chronicles 13:11 records David’s stunned anger when God’s holy judgment “burst forth” against Uzzah for touching the ark. The episode shows that even sincere celebration must bow to God’s explicit instructions. Naming the site Perez-uzzah forever reminds God’s people that reverence, obedience, and holiness are non-negotiable foundations for worship—and when they are honored, joy and blessing return.

Wherefore that place is called.--Heb.,and he (one)called that place.

To this day.--It is not implied necessarily that the place was known by this name in the days of the Chronicles. The same phrase occurs in the parallel verse of Samuel, and the chronicler has merely given a exact transcript of his source.