Uz עוּץ
Son of Dishan, a Horite chief
Who is Uz in the Bible?
Uz was a Horite man and the son of Dishan, one of the chiefs of the Horites who inhabited the land of Seir (Genesis 36:28, 1 Chronicles 1:42). The Horites were the original inhabitants of the region before the Edomites displaced them. Uz appears in the genealogical record of Edomite and Horite rulers, which helps trace the various peoples who occupied Seir during the time of Esau and his descendants. His inclusion in these genealogies illustrates the complex ethnic makeup of ancient Edom and the presence of non-Edomite populations in the region.
Biography
Uz was a Horite man, the son of Dishan, who was one of the chiefs of the Horites living in the land of Seir. The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before the Edomites displaced them. Uz is listed in the genealogy of the chiefs of Edom, which includes Horite and Edomite rulers. His mention helps trace the peoples living in Seir and Edom in the time of Esau and his descendants.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:28
"These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:42
"The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עוּץ |