Walking Between Fire and Snow

The haftara discusses the physical expression of contact with holiness, while contrasting the description with the sin of Nadav and Avihu. Nadav and Avihu act rashly because they cannot contain their love for God, but their actions ignore the need to fear God. David similarly sins when he fails to balance his extreme happiness when bringing the Holy Ark to Jerusalem with feelings of yira'h - fear of the Divine. David corrects his actions the second time when he brings the Ark, when he combines dancing before God with sacrifices, while Uzah treats the Ark as a piece of furniture that needs to be protected, without proper respect for the holy vessel.