◄ 2 Samuel 6:6 ►
When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 6:6? 2. Why did Uzzah touch the ark, and what was his intention? 3. How does 2 Samuel 6:6 illustrate the holiness of God's presence? 4. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Uzzah's actions? 5. How does this event connect to God's instructions in Exodus 25:14-15? 6. How can we apply reverence for God's holiness in our daily lives? 7. Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark in 2 Samuel 6:6? 8. How does 2 Samuel 6:6 reflect God's holiness and justice? 9. What does Uzzah's death teach about obedience to God's commands? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 6? 11. 2 Samuel 6:6–8 – Are there historical or textual inconsistencies between this account of Uzzah and other descriptions of God’s mercy or patience in the Old Testament? 12. (1 Chronicles 13:9 vs. 2 Samuel 6:6) Why does Chronicles call the threshing floor “Chidon,” while Samuel labels it “Nachon,” and which is correct? 13. Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark’s journey and the people’s offerings? 14. 1 Samuel 5 – How do we reconcile this account with other biblical passages that attribute different outcomes to the Ark’s captivity? Discussion Questions 1. What does the incident with Uzzah teach us about the nature of God's holiness and how we should approach Him? 2. How can we ensure that our actions, even those with good intentions, align with God's commands in our daily lives? 3. In what ways might we be guilty of presumption in our relationship with God, and how can we guard against this? 4. How does the account of Uzzah and the Ark challenge us to evaluate our level of reverence and obedience to God? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced a situation where following God's instructions seemed difficult or unnecessary. How did you respond, and what was the outcome? 2 Samuel 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the story of Uzzah teach us about God's holiness and how we should approach Him? 2. In what ways did David show his respect and reverence for God during the transport of the Ark? 3. How can we apply the lessons of Uzzah's story to our everyday life? 4. Discuss the significance of David's decision to leave the Ark at the house of Obed-edom. 5. What might be the implications of David dancing before the Lord "with all his might"? 6. How does Michal's reaction to David's worship reflect her understanding of God? 7. How does David respond to Michal's criticism, and what can we learn from his response? 8. In what ways can we show our devotion to God, akin to David's dance, in our contemporary life? 9. How does the story of Michal's barrenness connect to the theme of obedience and reverence in this chapter? 10. What can we learn from David's willingness to publicly display his love for God, despite his royal status? 11. How does the story of 2 Samuel 6 deepen our understanding of the fear of the Lord? 12. Discuss the role of music and celebration in the worship of God as presented in this chapter. 13. How does the incident with Uzzah teach us about the importance of understanding God's commands before acting? 14. Why do you think God chose to bless the house of Obed-edom when the Ark was there? 15. In the context of this chapter, discuss the consequences of both obeying and disobeying God's laws. 16. How does David's behavior throughout the chapter illustrate his love for God? 17. Compare the reactions of Uzzah, David, and Michal to the Ark of the Covenant. What do their responses tell us about their understanding of God? 18. What can we learn about God's nature and how He reacts to our actions from this chapter? 19. How can we apply the lessons from David's reactions to contemporary situations where our obedience to God is tested? 20. If you were in Michal's position, how would you react to David's actions, and why? Links 2 Samuel 6:6 NIV 2 Samuel 6:6 NLT 2 Samuel 6:6 ESV 2 Samuel 6:6 NASB 2 Samuel 6:6 KJV 2 Samuel 6:6 Commentaries Bible Hub