What happens if someone touched the Ark of the Covenant?

When the ark was captured by the Philistines, outbreaks of tumors and disease afflicted them, forcing the Philistines to return the ark to the Israelites. Some stories describe how death would come to anyone who touched the ark or looked inside it. There are two biblical stories describing the construction of the ark.

How many people died because of the Ark of the Covenant?

800 people
‘800 people’ killed in massacre at Ethiopia’s Ark of the Covenant.

Why was God angry with Uzzah for touching the Ark?

And God prescribed specific guidelines for how to use it, move it, and store it. Including: it should only be transported on men’s shoulders using poles. “The Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down, and he died there beside the ark of God” (2 Samuel 6:7).

Was the Ark of the Covenant a weapon?

The Israelites believed Yahweh to be their king, and by building it, gave them the ability to transport their monarchy were ever they went. This also made the Ark a military weapon. If Yahweh was their king/god, then he was their commander, which made the Ark a weapon.

Can the Ark of the Covenant be touched?

Who can touch the Ark of the Covenant? They must carry the Ark by using two wooden poles inserted through rings on its sides, as touching the Ark itself will result in death at the hands of God.

Where is the Ark of Covenant right now?

One of the most famous claims about the Ark’s whereabouts is that before the Babylonians sacked Jerusalem, it had found its way to Ethiopia, where it still resides in the town of Aksum, in the St. Mary of Zion cathedral.

What happens if you touch the Ark of the Covenant?

But they must not touch the holy things or they will die. The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the Tent of Meeting” (Numbers 4:15). No matter how innocently it was done, touching the ark was in direct violation of God’s law and was to result in death.

How did Oza die in the Ark of the Covenant?

And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. And the Lord was very angry with Oza; and God smote him there: and he died there by the ark of the Lord before God.

Why did God put the atonement cover on the Ark?

The atonement cover (or “mercy seat”) that covered the ark was God’s throne (2 Sam 6:2) and God’s presence was above it (Lev 16:2); it was also the place where God met Moses and gave him commands (Ex 25:22).

Why did the Kohathites touch the Ark of the Covenant?

The Kohathites are to carry those things that are in the Tent of Meeting” (Numbers 4:15). No matter how innocently it was done, touching the ark was in direct violation of God’s law and was to result in death. This was a means of preserving the sense of God’s holiness and the fear of drawing near to Him without appropriate preparation.