Uzziah עֻזִּיָּהוּ
Judahite who resettled in Jerusalem after the exile
Biography
Uzziah was a descendant of Perez, son of Judah. He is mentioned in the list of people who resettled in Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian captivity. Uzziah is described as a valiant warrior, indicating he was a man of strength and skill. He was among the first Judahites to resettle in Jerusalem and help rebuild the city and its community after the exile.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:4
"Some of the children of Judah and of the children of Benjamin lived in Jerusalem. Of the children of Judah: Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, of the children of Perez;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּיָּהוּ | H5818K |