Uri אוּרִי
Postexilic Israelite who agreed to put away his foreign wife
Who is Uri in the Bible?
Uri was a postexilic Israelite mentioned in Ezra 10:24 who agreed to put away his foreign wife during Ezra's religious reforms. After the Babylonian exile, many Israelites had married women from surrounding nations, which threatened the spiritual identity of the Jewish community. When Ezra called the people to repent and return to obedience to God's law, Uri was among those who responded by separating from their foreign wives. His participation in this difficult action demonstrates the collective commitment of the people to restore spiritual purity and prevent the influence of pagan practices on their faith.
Biography
Uri is mentioned briefly in Ezr.10.24 as one of the Israelites who had married foreign women during the Babylonian exile. During the time of Ezra's reforms, when the Israelites were called to repent and return to obedience to God's law, Uri was among those who agreed to put away their foreign wives. This action was part of a larger effort to restore the spiritual purity of the Jewish community and prevent the influence of pagan practices. No other details are provided about Uri's background or his specific family situation. His inclusion in this list highlights the widespread nature of the issue of intermarriage and the collective response of the people to Ezra's call for repentance.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:24
"From the singers: Eliashib. From the gatekeepers: Shallum, Telem, and Uri."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּרִי | Uri , the name of three Israelites |