9 David was afraid of the Lord that day and said, "How can the ark of the Lord ever come to me?"
9 And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and said, How shall the ark of the Lord come to me?
9 And David was afraid of the Lord that day, and he said, "How can the ark of the Lord come to me?"
9 David became fearful of God that day and said, "This Chest is too hot to handle. How can I ever get it back to the City of David?"
9 David was afraid of the Lord that day; and he said, "How can the ark of the Lord come to me?"
9 David was now afraid of the Lord, and he asked, "How can I ever bring the Ark of the Lord back into my care?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:9
Commentary on 2 Samuel 6:6-11
(Read 2 Samuel 6:6-11)
Uzzah was struck dead for touching the ark. God saw presumption and irreverence in Uzzah's heart. Familiarity, even with that which is most awful, is apt to breed contempt. If it were so great a crime for one to lay hold on the ark of the covenant who had no right to do so, what is it for those to lay claim to the privileges of the covenant that come not up to the terms of it? Obed-edom opened his doors without fear, knowing the ark was a savour of death unto death to those only who treated it wrong. The same hand that punished Uzzah's proud presumption, rewarded Obed-edom's humble boldness. Let none think the worse of the gospel for the judgments on those that reject it, but consider the blessings it brings to all who receive it. Let masters of families be encouraged to keep up religion in their families. It is good to live in a family that entertains the ark, for all about it will fare the better.