Nacon נָכוֹן
Threshing floor where Uzzah touched the ark.
Who is Nacon in the Bible?
Nacon, also known as Chidon, was the owner of a threshing floor where a significant incident occurred during King David's attempt to transport the ark of God to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:6). When the oxen pulling the cart carrying the ark stumbled, Uzzah reached out to steady the ark, fearing it would fall. God struck Uzzah down for touching the sacred object, as only designated priests were permitted to handle the ark. This event underscores the holiness of God and the importance of following His prescribed protocols for worship and handling sacred items.
Biography
Nacon, also referred to as Chidon, is mentioned in connection with the transportation of the ark of God during the reign of King David. The ark, a sacred object representing God's presence among His people, was being moved from Kirjath Jearim to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 13).
During the journey, the oxen pulling the cart carrying the ark stumbled, and Nacon was punished for touching the ark when he feared it might fall off the cart.
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 6:6
"When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen had stumbled."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 13:9
"When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | נָכוֹן |
| Named | Hebrew | כִּידֹן |