David and his commanders agree to retrieve the ark of the Lord. The Lord takes very seriously the holiness of His ark. Though his intention is to help, Uzzah touches the ark unlawfully.
BibleGateway: 1 Chronicles 13 ESV Text: 1 Chronicles 13 1 Chronicles 13 (Listen) The Ark Brought from Kiriath-Jearim 13:1 David consulted with the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, with every leader. 2 And David said to all the assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you and from the LORD our God, let us send…