Uzzi עֻזִּי
Priestly leader in the days of Joiakim
Who is Uzzi in the Bible?
Uzzi was a priestly leader who served as the head of the family of Jedaiah during the time of Joiakim, the son of the high priest Jeshua (Nehemiah 12:19). He lived during the post-exile period when the Jewish people were rebuilding their community and temple after returning from Babylon under Zerubbabel's leadership. As the leader of his priestly family, Uzzi held significant responsibilities in maintaining the religious services and rituals at the reconstructed temple. Though little detail is provided about his individual actions, Uzzi's mention among the priestly family heads reflects the important role the priesthood played in restoring the spiritual life of the returned Jewish community.
Biography
Uzzi was a priest who served as the head of the priestly family of Jedaiah during the time of Joiakim. Joiakim was the son of Jeshua, the high priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. Uzzi is mentioned in the list of priestly family heads during this period of rebuilding after the exile. As a leader of the Jedaiah family, Uzzi would have had important responsibilities in the priestly service at the newly rebuilt temple.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:19
"of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּי |