Uri אוּרִי
Father of Bezalel, the skilled craftsman
Who is Uri in the Bible?
Uri was the father of Bezalel, the divinely gifted craftsman chosen by God to oversee construction of the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 31:2, 35:30, 38:22). A descendant of Hur from the tribe of Judah, Uri is mentioned primarily in genealogical records that trace his son's lineage (1 Chronicles 2:20). Although Uri himself is not extensively documented in Scripture, his significance lies in his connection to Bezalel, who was filled with God's Spirit and wisdom to create the ark of the covenant and other sacred objects. Uri's family thus played a crucial role in establishing Israel's central place of worship during the wilderness period.
Biography
Uri, the son of Hur from the tribe of Judah, is mentioned in Exo.31.2, 35:30, and Exo.38.22, as well as 1Ch.2.20, as the father of Bezalel. Bezalel was the skilled craftsman chosen by God and filled with the Spirit of God to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the ark of the covenant. Uri's grandson, Bezalel, is also mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1Ch.2.20, emphasizing the family's important role in the construction of the tabernacle. Apart from being the father of Bezalel, no other details are provided about Uri's life or his own role in the community.
Family
Siblings
- Shobal Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of Kiriath-jearim, Judahite descendant.View full profile →
- Salma Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of BethlehemView full profile →
- Hareph Tribe of JudahSon of HurA descendant of Caleb, son of Hur.View full profile →
- Jezreel Tribe of JudahSon of HurA son of Hur in the genealogy of JudahView full profile →
- Ishma Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Idbash Tribe of JudahSon of HurA descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Hazzelelponi Tribe of JudahSister of UriA woman mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- Penuel Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, descendant of JudahView full profile →
- Ezer Tribe of JudahSon of HurFather or founder of Hushah, of Ephrathah.View full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentExodus 3 verses
- Exodus 31:2
"“See, I have called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah."
Study Exodus → - Exodus 35:30
"Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the LORD has called by name Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah."
Study Exodus → - Exodus 38:22
"Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, made everything that the LORD had commanded Moses."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:20
"Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 1:5
"But the bronze altar made by Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, was in Gibeon before the tabernacle of the LORD. So Solomon and the assembly inquired of Him there."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּרִי | Uri , the name of three Israelites |