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].
Ver. 6. Uzzah put forth his hand.] He was a good man, it is thought, and did this of a good intention, but without warrant of the word. It must be men's care "that their deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God." Joh 3:21 Two things make a good Christian - good actions and good aims. A good aim maketh not a bad action good, as here: and yet a bad aim maketh a good action bad, as we see in Jehu.
For the oxen shook it.] Or, Stumbled, and had like to have tumbled the ark down, - compare 2 Kings 9:33, - the dumb beasts admonishing them of their error, as once the ass did Balaam.