Uzza עֻזָּא
Ancestor of temple servants who returned from Babylon
Who is Uzza in the Bible?
Uzza was an ancestor of temple servants, known as the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile (Ezra 2:49, Nehemiah 7:51). These temple servants were likely descendants of individuals assigned by David and Israel's leaders to assist the Levites in performing various duties within the temple. Uzza's significance lies in being part of the lineage of those who participated in the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of temple worship after the exile, demonstrating the continuity of temple service across generations despite the disruption of captivity.
Biography
Uzza is mentioned as an ancestor of some of the temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian captivity. These servants were likely descendants of people who had been assigned by David and the leaders to assist the Levites in the temple service. The list in Ezra and Nehemiah records those who came back to help rebuild Jerusalem and restore the temple worship after the exile.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:49
"the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:51
"the descendants of Gazzam, the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזָּא |