נָכוֹן (na.khon)
na.khon
Nacon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Nacon, derived from a Hebrew root meaning "prepared," appears only once in the Old Testament narrative at 2 Samuel 6:6. He is identified as the owner of a specific threshing floor where the Ark of the Covenant was being transported on a cart toward Jerusalem. This location becomes the setting for one of the most solemn moments in Israel’s history regarding the handling of holy things.
Nacon’s property serves as the stage for a tragic incident involving Uzzah, who reached out to steady the ark when the oxen stumbled. According to the biblical account, God struck Uzzah dead for touching the sacred object, an act that halted the procession and caused King David to fear the Lord at that place, which was subsequently named Perez-uzza, meaning "bursting out against." The name Nacon itself, signifying preparedness or stability, stands in ironic contrast to the instability of the cart and the sudden divine judgment that occurred on his land.
Although Nacon plays no active role in the story, his name is preserved in the text to mark the geography of this event. In parallel passages such as 1 Chronicles 13:9, the location or owner is referred to by a variant name, Chidon (or Kidon), suggesting a textual variation or alternative tradition for the same site. The brief mention underscores the seriousness with which ancient Israel viewed the sanctity of the Ark and the specific protocols required for its movement.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Nacon appears in a single verse, marking the threshing floor where the Ark of the Covenant was being moved to Jerusalem. This location became the site of a solemn moment when Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark and was struck dead for touching it. The incident highlights the profound seriousness with which Israel treated the holiness of God’s presence.
While Nacon himself is not an active character in the narrative, his name anchors the story to a real place. It reminds us that God’s glory is both inviting and awe-inspiring. We are called to approach Him with reverence, recognizing that He is holy and set apart. This passage invites us to reflect on our own attitude toward worship and the sacred things of faith.
Ultimately, this account points to the need for a mediator who can bring us into God’s presence without fear. In Christ, we have access to the Father, grounded in His grace rather than our own precision. May we approach God with humble hearts, trusting in His mercy and holiness.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Nacon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- נָכ֑וֹן1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 6:6
When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached for God’s ark and took hold of it, for the cattle stumbled.
This verse identifies the threshing floor of Nacon as the specific location where Uzzah touched the Ark, leading to his death and highlighting the strict requirements for handling holy objects.