[ShadowAce]

God smote someone for trying to steady the Ark of the Covenant and keep it from falling.

Yup, HE sure did!

Not quite accurate. God smote Uzzah because he was not of the tribe of Levi. According to Deut. 10:8, only the tribe of Levi (the priests) were allowed to handle the ark.

Thus Uzzah was not smitten for saving the ark, but for disobedience.

[Elsie]

Not quite accurate. God smote Uzzah because he was not of the tribe of Levi. According to Deut. 10:8, only the tribe of Levi (the priests) were allowed to handle the ark.

Thus Uzzah was not smitten for saving the ark, but for disobedience.

David had access to knowledge of HOW the Ark was to be moved. It should NOT have even BEEN on a cart; new or not!

There were POLES designed to slide thru the rings to carry it.

It was to be CARRIED; not given a ride.