Uzzah and the Ark Quiz
David set out to bring the ark to Jerusalem, and one careless moment turned the day tragic. See how much you remember about 2 Samuel 6. Complete the quiz to unlock a free 7-day prayer guide!
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- How did David first try to move the ark?
- On a new cart
- On the priests' shoulders
- In a chariot
- Uzzah and Ahio were the sons of whom?
- Abinadab
- Jesse
- Obed-edom
- What caused the ark to be shaken at the threshingfloor?
- The oxen
- A sudden storm
- An earthquake
- What did Uzzah do when the ark was shaken?
- Took hold of it
- Ran away
- Called out to David
- What happened to Uzzah after he touched the ark?
- He died
- He was healed
- He fainted
- Why was the LORD angry with Uzzah?
- He touched the ark
- He stole from the ark
- He lied to David
- Where did David leave the ark for a time?
- House of Obed-edom
- House of Abinadab
- The tabernacle
- How long did the ark stay in that house?
- Three months
- Seven days
- One year
- What did David wear as he danced before the LORD?
- A linen ephod
- A royal crown
- A leather cloak
- What does this story teach?
- To treat God with reverence
- That good intentions excuse anything
- That rules do not matter
Uzzah and the Ark Quiz Answers & Bible References
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How did David first try to move the ark?
On a new cart
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
2 Samuel 6:3 (KJV) -
Uzzah and Ahio were the sons of whom?
Abinadab
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
2 Samuel 6:3 (KJV) -
What caused the ark to be shaken at the threshingfloor?
The oxen
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.
2 Samuel 6:6 (KJV) -
What did Uzzah do when the ark was shaken?
Took hold of it
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.
2 Samuel 6:6 (KJV) -
What happened to Uzzah after he touched the ark?
He died
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
2 Samuel 6:7 (KJV) -
Why was the LORD angry with Uzzah?
He touched the ark
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
2 Samuel 6:7 (KJV) -
Where did David leave the ark for a time?
House of Obed-edom
And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household.
2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV) -
How long did the ark stay in that house?
Three months
And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obed-edom, and all his household.
2 Samuel 6:11 (KJV) -
What did David wear as he danced before the LORD?
A linen ephod
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.
2 Samuel 6:14 (KJV) -
What does this story teach?
To treat God with reverence
And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
2 Samuel 6:7 (KJV)