Uriel, living during Israel's united kingdom, was the father of Maacah and mentioned in 2 Chronicles 13:2.
About Uriel (2 Chronicles 13:2)
The grandfather of King Abijah of Judah, and the father of the queen mother, Maacah (Hebrew Micaiah), the favorite wife of Rehoboam (2 Chronicles 13:2). There is some question about Maacah's family history. One Bible passage says her father was Uriel, but another says her father was Absalom (Second Chronicles 11:20). There are two possible explanations for this:
Some scholars think Maacah's mother was Tamar (Absalom's daughter). This would make Uriel her father and Absalom her grandfather on her mother's side. The Jewish historian Josephus supported this explanation.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)
- Child
- Maacah
Key References
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Chronicles (1)
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.