Uzziah עֻזִּיָּהוּ
Levite musician in the time of David
Who is Uzziah in the Bible?
Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a Levite musician who served during King David's reign in ancient Israel (1 Chronicles 6:24). He descended from Kohath, one of the three primary Levite clans, and belonged to the lineage of Heman, who served as the king's seer. As a Levite musician, Uzziah would have participated in providing music for worship at the tabernacle and helped prepare for temple services. His role reflects the importance the biblical narrative places on worship music as a central part of Israel's spiritual life during the monarchy.
Biography
Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a Levite who served as a musician during the reign of King David. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Heman, the king's seer. Uzziah was a descendant of Kohath, one of the three main Levite clans. As a Levite musician, he would have been involved in providing music for worship at the tabernacle and later in the preparations for the temple services.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:24
"Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son."
- 1 Chronicles 6:36
"the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּיָּהוּ | Uzzijah , the name of five Israelites |
| Named | Hebrew | עֲזַרְיָ֫הוּ | — |