Uriah אוּרִיָּה
Postexilic priest involved in rebuilding the wall
Who is Uriah in the Bible?
Uriah was a postexilic priest who played a significant role in the restoration of Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:4 and 3:21, Uriah participated in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, with his name appearing twice in the account, indicating he was responsible for repairing multiple sections. He was also entrusted with important religious duties, as Ezra 8:33 mentions him as one of the priests who oversaw the weighing and recording of the temple treasures that had been brought back from Babylon. Uriah's involvement in both the physical reconstruction of Jerusalem's defenses and the spiritual restoration of temple worship demonstrates the comprehensive effort to rebuild the Jewish community after exile. His faithful service exemplifies the dedication of postexilic leaders who worked to restore both the city's security and its religious life.
Biography
Uriah is mentioned in Neh.3.4, 21 and Ezr.8.33 as a priest who played a role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's wall and the restoration of the temple during the post-exilic period. In Nehemiah 3, Uriah is listed among those who repaired sections of the wall, with his name appearing twice, suggesting that he was responsible for repairing two different sections. In Ezr.8.33, Uriah is one of the priests entrusted with the weighing and recording of the temple treasures brought back from Babylon. These references highlight Uriah's involvement in the physical and spiritual restoration of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, both in rebuilding the city's defenses and in ensuring the proper handling of the temple's sacred objects.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 3:4
"Next to them, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, made repairs. Next to him, Meshullam son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs; and next to him, Zadok son of Baana made repairs as well."
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"Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the doorway of the house of Eliashib to the end of the house."
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Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 8:33
"On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּרִיָּה |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | אוּרִיָּה |