Priest at the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Uzzi
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:42.
עֻזִּיUzzi
The name means “my strength; my kid.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Uzzi Written by AI
Uzzi was one of the priests who participated in the dedication ceremony for the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. After the wall was completed under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall and give thanks to God. Uzzi is listed among the priests who were present and took part in this joyful occasion, along with other priests, Levites, and leaders. His participation signifies the important role of the priests in the restoration of Jerusalem's religious life.
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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
- Nehemiah 12:42
and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.