Son of Tola, grandson of Issachar
Uzzi
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:2.
עֻזִּיUzzi
The name means “my strength; my kid.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Uzzi Written by AI
Uzzi was a descendant of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the son of Tola and one of the clan heads of Issachar. Uzzi and his brothers Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam and Samuel were all described as brave warriors and outstanding leaders. Their descendants were numerous and powerful during the time of King David. This Uzzi helped establish the strength and influence of the tribe of Issachar.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Uzzi, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
The Lord is my strength. (1.) The son of Bukki, and a descendant of Aaron (1 Chr. 6:5, 51; Ezra 7:4).
(2.) A grandson of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2, 3).
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(3.) A son of Bela, and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 7:7).
(4.) A Benjamite, a chief in the tribe (1 Chr. 9:8).
(5.) A son of Bani. He had the oversight of the Levites after the return from captivity (Neh. 11:22).
(6.) The head of the house of Jedaiah, one of “the chief of the priests” (Neh. 12:19).
(7.) A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:42).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 7:2
The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor.
- 1 Chronicles 7:3
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah. All five of them were chiefs.
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