Luke 6:3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was hungry, and they which were with him; 4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
Like David, many persons, after reading this story of Uzzah’s demise, and others like it in the Bible, are “displeased” with God, for many are at a loss to explain or understand why He administered such a serious correction, at such a time as this. Again, the question is asked: Why was David displeased? For it seems as if there is a missing link in the chain of circumstances. In other words, to the person looking from the outside, it does not add up!
Yes, the ark was holy, and only the priests should touch it, but the shew bread was also holy too, and only the priests were supposed to touch and eat it. So, if in one instance, David and his regular men did eat of the shew bread which was strictly designated for the priests alone, then how is it that in another Instance, Uzzah is slain for trying to prevent the ark from falling? David was displeased.
[Patriarchs And Prophets pp 705>706] David was astonished and greatly alarmed, and in his heart, he questioned the justice of God. He had been seeking to honor the ark as the symbol of the divine presence. Why, then, had that fearful judgment been sent to turn the season of gladness into an occasion of grief and mourning? The fate of Uzzah was a divine judgment upon the violation of a most explicit command.
Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!