Uzziah עֻזִּיָּהוּ
Overseer of King David's storehouses
Who is Uzziah in the Bible?
Uzziah was an official appointed by King David to oversee the royal storehouses, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:25. He served as part of David's administrative apparatus during the king's reign, managing the storage and distribution of agricultural produce, goods, and treasures collected for the crown. His position reflects the sophisticated organizational structure that David established to govern his kingdom effectively. Uzziah's role, though not extensively detailed in Scripture, demonstrates the importance of faithful stewardship in maintaining a nation's resources and supporting its leadership.
Biography
Uzziah was one of the officials in charge of King David's storehouses. He is mentioned in the list of people appointed over various aspects of David's administration. The storehouses were used to store agricultural produce, goods, and treasures collected by the king. Uzziah's role was to oversee and manage these royal storehouses, ensuring proper storage and distribution of the items as needed.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:25
"Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּיָּהוּ | Uzzijah , the name of five Israelites |