Guy That Touched the Ark and Died?
1) Direct Answer
His name was Uzzah. He touched the Ark of God when the oxen stumbled, and the Lord struck him, and he died there.
2) Scriptural Explanation
- God had commanded that the Ark must never be touched, but carried by the Levites on poles. Exodus 25:14-15; Numbers 4:15 says they must not touch the holy things lest they die.
- David set the Ark on a new cart, and when they came to Nachon’s threshing floor, Uzzah put forth his hand to steady it. God smote him for his error. 2 Samuel 6:6-7; 1 Chronicles 13:9-10.
- Later David confessed the cause: “Because ye did it not at the first, the Lord our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.” Then the Levites bore the Ark properly, and there was no judgment. 1 Chronicles 15:2, 13-15.
3) Simple Clarifying Logic
- Now notice: sincerity without obedience still brings judgment. Uzzah meant well, but God had already spoken how His presence must be handled.
- You see, the “new cart” was man’s idea; God’s order was priestly shoulders and consecration. When the Word’s order was followed, there was blessing, not death.
4) Reinforcing Statement
Honor God’s Word over good intentions. Don’t try to steady God with human hands; follow His revealed way, and His presence will travel with you in safety.
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The resurrection of Jairus' daughter
54-0302 §27
...'m a teacher of the Scripture? We haven't had miracles since the death of the last prophet. Well, we don't have no miracles. Them days is past. Moses did miracles, but this
Possessing all things
62-0506 §71
...eing healed.] Well, praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Thank the Lord. We thank the Lord. O God, how we praise You for Your goodness. Yes, humble little soul back there, the Lord
Witnesses
56-1004 §26
When He was dying, He gave witness
Who is this Melchisedec?
65-0221E §71
Now, if God will keep His Word, and if I happen to ... it happens to fall on someone
Early spiritual experiences
52-0713A §39
Now, look. I went in, I will never forget this experience. We... They come and got me from [unclear name] Hotel, and we went into this ministers place. And when I got up there, oh, if I ever seen a bad sickly sight, I seen it there. She couldn't move her hands. She was there. And she was trying to move her lips. Her nurse, got down, two of them, and they said, "Have Brother Branham to ask God to let me die." How could I ask God to let her die? And the nurse said, "Brother Branham," said, "she prayed so hard. She ha...