Uzzah עֻזָּה
Levite of the clan of Merari
Who is Uzzah in the Bible?
Uzzah was a Levite belonging to the Merarite clan, a lineage descended from Merari, one of the three main divisions of Levites in ancient Israel. He was the son of Shimei, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 6:29. The Merarites held significant responsibilities in Israel's religious life, assisting the priests and maintaining the tabernacle and later the temple. While Uzzah himself appears only briefly in the genealogical records, he represents the countless Levites who formed the backbone of Israel's institutional worship and spiritual infrastructure.
Biography
Uzzah was a Levite who belonged to the clan of Merari, one of the three main Levite clans. He was the son of Shimei. This Uzzah is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, which lists the descendants of Levi who were responsible for assisting the priests and maintaining the tabernacle and temple.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:29
"The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזָּה |