Uzzi עֻזִּי
High priest in the line of Eleazar
Who is Uzzi in the Bible?
Uzzi was a high priest in the lineage of Eleazar, son of Aaron, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 6:5, 6, and 51. He was the son of Bukki and father of Zerahiah, serving as part of the legitimate succession of high priests in Israel's temple service. According to Ezra 7:4, the priest and scribe Ezra, who led the Jewish return from Babylonian exile, descended from Uzzi through this priestly line. Uzzi's inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of maintaining proper priestly succession and establishing the authentic credentials of those who served in Israel's religious leadership.
Biography
Uzzi was a high priest who served in the line of Eleazar, the third son of Aaron. He was the son of Bukki and the father of Zerahiah. Uzzi is mentioned in the genealogy of the high priests who descended from Eleazar. This lineage was important for establishing the legitimate succession of high priests. Ezra, the priest and scribe who led a return from Babylon, was also a descendant of Uzzi according to his recorded genealogy.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:5
"Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,"
- 1 Chronicles 6:6
"Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,"
- 1 Chronicles 6:51
"Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 7:4
"the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּי |
Uzzi
(2) An eponym of a family of Issachar (1Ch 7:2,3).
(3) Head of a Benjamite family (1Ch 7:7), or more probably of a Zebulunite family (see Curtis, Chron., 145-49).
(4) Father of Elah, a Benjamite (1Ch 9:8), perhaps the same as (5).
(5) A son of Bani and overseer of the Levitea in Jerusalem (Ne 11:22).
(6) Head of the priestly family of Jedaiah (Ne 12:19,42).
David Francis Roberts
u-zi'-a (`uzziya', "my strength is Yah"; see UZZIAH): An Ashterathite and one of David's mighty men (1Ch 11:44).
u-zi'-a, oo-zi