Uriel אוּרִיאֵל
Father of mother of Abijah, king of Judah
Who is Uriel in the Bible?
Uriel of Gibeah was the father of Maacah, who became the wife of King Rehoboam and mother of King Abijah of Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 13:2. He appears in the biblical record solely through his genealogical connection to the Judean royal line, with no other details provided about his personal life or character. Uriel's significance lies primarily in establishing the maternal lineage of King Abijah, helping to document the succession of Judah's monarchy during the divided kingdom period.
Biography
Uriel, of Gibeah, was the father of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam, king of Judah, and mother of Abijah, who succeeded Rehoboam as king. She is mentioned by name only once in the genealogy of the kings of Judah. No other details are provided about her life or character. Her mention establishes the lineage of King Abijah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 13:2
"and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוּרִיאֵל |