Uri
Uri was the father of Geber, one of the twelve officers appointed by Solomon to provide for the king and his household.
The name Uri means “my light, my fire”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 4:19; only referred to as Uri (אוּרִי); father of Geber.
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Alternative names
- אוּרִיUri
Mentions
- Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.