Overview:
Nachon is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of a significant event involving the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant. The name "Nachon" is associated with a threshing floor, which serves as a geographical marker in the narrative of King David's reign.

Biblical Reference:
The primary reference to Nachon is found in 2 Samuel 6:6. The passage describes the journey of King David and the Israelites as they transport the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab to Jerusalem. The text reads: "When they came to the threshing floor of Nachon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled" (2 Samuel 6:6).

Context and Significance:
The event at Nachon's threshing floor is pivotal in the biblical narrative, highlighting themes of reverence, obedience, and the holiness of God. The Ark of the Covenant, representing God's presence among His people, was being moved with great celebration. However, the incident at Nachon's threshing floor underscores the importance of adhering to divine instructions regarding sacred objects.

Uzzah's action of reaching out to steady the Ark, though seemingly well-intentioned, resulted in his immediate death. This act was considered irreverent, as it violated the command that only the Levites were permitted to handle the Ark (Numbers 4:15). The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the need for proper reverence and respect for God's holiness.

Theological Implications:
The event at Nachon's threshing floor illustrates the tension between human intentions and divine commandments. It emphasizes the necessity of approaching God with the utmost respect and adherence to His instructions. The narrative also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's holiness and the serious consequences of disregarding His commands.

Cultural and Historical Insights:
Threshing floors in ancient Israel were significant agricultural sites where grain was separated from chaff. They were often located on elevated ground to take advantage of the wind. The mention of Nachon's threshing floor provides a geographical and cultural context for the event, situating it within the everyday life of ancient Israel.

Conclusion:
The account of Nachon's threshing floor in 2 Samuel 6 serves as a critical moment in the history of Israel, highlighting the importance of reverence for God and His commandments. It is a narrative that continues to resonate with themes of holiness, obedience, and the proper worship of God.Nachon

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Prepared, the owner of a thrashing-floor near which Uzzah was slain (2 Samuel 6:6); called also Chidon (1 Chronicles 13:9). 5225. Nakown -- Nachon
... Nachon. Transliteration: Nakown Phonetic Spelling: (naw-kone') Short Definition:
Nachon. Nachon From kuwn; prepared; Nakon, probably an Israelite -- Nachon. ...
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5225a. nakon -- Nachon
... 5225, 5225a. nakon. 5225b . Nachon. Transliteration: nakon Short Definition:
Nachon. Word Origin another reading for kun, qv. 5225, 5225a. nakon. 5225b ...
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Death and Life from the Ark
... made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets,
and on cymbals.6. And when they came to Nachon's thrashing-floor, Uzzah ...
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Jerusalem Made the Capital City
... When they came to the threshing-floor of Nachon, Uzzah stretched out his
hand to hold up the ark of God, for the oxen stumbled. ...
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Nachon (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Nachon (2 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 26:4 and David sendeth
spies, and knoweth that Saul hath come unto Nachon, (YLT). ...
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Nachon's (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Nachon's (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 6:6 And when
they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his ...
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Threshingfloor (18 Occurrences)
... omits; A has Cheilo): The place where Uzza perished because he touched the ark
(1 Chronicles 13:9). In 2 Samuel 6:6 it is called the threshing-floor of Nachon. ...
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Chidon (1 Occurrence)
... floor at which the death of Uzzah took place (1 Chronicles 13:9). In the parallel
passage in Samuel (2 Samuel 6:6) it is called "Nachon's threshing-floor." It ...
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Nachor (2 Occurrences)

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Nacon (1 Occurrence)
... na'-kon, (nakhon; the King James Version Nachon): The place where Uzzah was smitten
for putting forth his hand to steady the ark, hence, called afterward ...
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Nabuchodonosor

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Obed-edom (16 Occurrences)
... up the ark "from the house of Abinadab, that was in Gibeah" (probably some hill
or eminence near Kirjath-jearim), and had reached Nachon's threshing-floor, he ...
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Obededom (15 Occurrences)
... up the ark "from the house of Abinadab, that was in Gibeah" (probably some hill
or eminence near Kirjath-jearim), and had reached Nachon's threshing-floor, he ...
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