Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל
Simeonite leader who attacked the Amalekites
Who is Uzziel in the Bible?
Uzziel was a leader from the tribe of Simeon mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:42 as one of the sons of Ishi. He led a military campaign alongside his brothers Pelatiah, Neariah, and Rephaiah, commanding 500 Simeonite men against the remaining Amalekites who had fled to Mount Seir. The expedition was successful, and the Simeonite forces defeated the Amalekites and settled in their conquered territory during the reign of King Hezekiah. His actions represent the Simeonites' role in securing Israel's borders and expanding their tribal lands during this period of relative stability in Judah's history.
Biography
Uzziel was a leader from the tribe of Simeon. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Simeon as one of the sons of Ishi. Uzziel, along with his brothers Pelatiah, Neariah, and Rephaiah, led a group of 500 Simeonite men in an attack against the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped to Mount Seir. They struck down the Amalekites and took possession of their land, where they settled and lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:42
"And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֻזִּיאֵל | Uzziel , the name of six Israelites |