Uz, a man of the Syrians living during the time of the patriarchs, was the son of Aram and brother of Hul, Gether, and Mash, mentioned in Genesis 10:23.
About Uz
1. Aram’s firstborn son and a descendant of Shem (Gn 10:23). In the parallel passage in 1 Chronicles 1:17, Uz is linked directly to Shem without mention of Aram. He is perhaps the forefather of the Aramean nation situated in the Syrian desert regions.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Aram
- Half-siblings 3
- Hul, Gether, Mash
- Uncles 4
- Asshur, Elam (Genesis 10:22), Arpachshad, Lud
- Cousin
- Cainan
Key References
Genesis 10:23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
1 Chronicles 1:17
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:23
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:17
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.