Zephaniah, also called Uriel, was a man of the tribe of Levi living during the time of the divided kingdom, first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 as the son of Tahath and father of Uzziah.
About Zephaniah (Uriel)
1. Priest during the reign of Zedekiah who was executed at Riblah by the king of Babylon (2 Kgs 25:18; Jer 52:24). He was the second priest under Seraiah the chief priest and served as Zedekiah’s envoy to Jeremiah during the period prior to the fall of Jerusalem (Jer 21:1; 29:25–29; 37:3).
2. Ancestor of Heman who was among the Kohathite Levites whom David placed in charge of the service of music in the house of the Lord (1 Chr 6:33–36). Zephaniah is listed as the father of Azariah and the son of Tahath.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Tahath
- Child
- Uzziah (1 Chronicles 6:24)
Key References
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
All Scripture References (1)
1 Chronicles (1)
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.