Uzzi
Uzzi was a high priest in the lineage of Eleazar, son of Aaron.
The name Uzzi means “my strength; my kid”
MalePriestTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A high priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:5; only referred to as Uzzi (עֻזִּי); a son of Bukki; father of Zerahiah.
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Alternative names
- עֻזִּיUzzi
Mentions
- Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,
- Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,
- Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
- …the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,