⁸ David and all of Israel were dancing in the presence of God with all of their^[a] might with songs,^[b] harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets. ⁹ As they approached Chidon’s threshing floor, Uzzah put out his hand to steady the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. ¹⁰ Just then, the anger of the Lord blazed against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark, and he died right there in the presence of God.