Uzzi

Uzzi, a Levite, was an overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem.

The name Uzzi means “my strength; my kid”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Nehemiah 11:22; only referred to as Uzzi (עֻזִּי); a son of Bani.

Glossary entries

Uzzi

Family members

Father

Bani

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.