Perez-uzza
Perez-uzza was the name given to the place where Uzzah died after touching the Ark of the Covenant during its transport to Jerusalem.
The name Perez-uzza means “division of Uzza, or of strength”
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location near Jerusalem only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 13:11; only referred to as Perez-uzza (פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּא).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- פֶּרֶץ עֻזָּאPerez-uzza
Mentions
- Then David became angry because the LORD had burst forth against Uzzah. So he named that place Perez-uzzah, as it is called to this day.