Whose sudden death of brought a turnaround in the life of obed-edom the Gittite?
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The sudden death that brought a turnaround in the life of Obed-Edom the Gittite was Uzzah's death. Uzzah was a Levite who was transporting the Ark of the Covenant on an ox cart to Jerusalem when the oxen stumbled, and the ark shook. Uzzah instinctively reached out to steady the ark, and God struck him dead for touching it.
After this incident, King David was afraid to bring the ark into Jerusalem, so he left it at the house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite. However, instead of being cursed by the presence of the ark, Obed-Edom was blessed. The Bible tells us that the Lord blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.
When King David heard about the blessings that came upon Obed-Edom because of the presence of the ark, he decided to bring it to Jerusalem. This time, they carried it on the shoulders of the Levites, as God had commanded, and with great rejoicing.
The sudden death of Uzzah and the blessings that came upon Obed-Edom were a demonstration of the holiness of God and the importance of following His commands. It also showed that God blesses those who honor and respect His presence.