The youngest son of Kohath from the tribe of Levi. Uzziel became the leader of the Uzzielite family group within the larger Kohathite clan (Exodus 6:18; Numbers 3:19, 27, 30; 1 Chronicles 26:23). He was the uncle of Aaron, and his sons Mishael and Elzaphan carried the bodies of Nadab and Abihu outside the camp after they disobeyed Aaron's authority (Exodus 6:22; Leviticus 10:4). Several of his descendants were important in Israel's history. Amminadab led the ceremony when David moved the ark to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:10). Micah and Isshiah were leaders among the Levites during King Solomon's reign (1 Chronicles 23:20)
→ View encyclopedia entryThe son of Ishi who was one of the leaders of the Simeonite warriors. These warriors defeated the Amalekites at Seir during the time when Hezekiah was king (1 Chronicles 4:42). This was an important victory because the Amalekites had not been completely defeated earlier by King Saul or King David. As a result of this victory, the Simeonites were able to take over and live in that land.
→ View encyclopedia entryA Benjaminite clan chief who is listed as the son of Bela, the son of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:7).
→ View encyclopedia entryThe son of Heman of the Levite clan of Asaph (1 Chronicles 25:4). He is also called Azarel (1 Chronicles 25:18).
→ View encyclopedia entryA Levite who helped with the reconsecration (the ceremony to make holy again) of the temple during King Hezekiah's time (2 Chronicles 29:14). He is listed as the son of Jeduthun.
→ View encyclopedia entryA goldsmith who worked on rebuilding the gates of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:8). His name suggests he was probably a priest who had the job of making and repairing the instruments and containers used in the temple (compare 1 Chronicles 9:29).
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Uzziel
This term has multiple meanings in the Bible:
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.