Who was Uzziah?
King of Judah
Uriah was a Hittite soldier and a husband of Bathsheba in the Old Testament. According to the Bible, he was a faithful and loyal soldier in King David's army.
The story of Uzziah
However, King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up the affair. Uriah's death led to a chain of events that resulted in the punishment of King David by God. The story of Uriah is recorded in the Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 11.
The exact place and date of Uriah's birth and death are not mentioned in the Bible.
- Name meaning
- The Lord is my strength
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- King of Judah
- First mention
- 2 Kings 15:13
- Appearances in the Bible
- 26 mentions
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Who was Uzziah in the Bible?
Uriah was a Hittite soldier and a husband of Bathsheba in the Old Testament. According to the Bible, he was a faithful and loyal soldier in King David's army. However, King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up the affair. Uriah's death led to a chain of events that resulted in the punishment of King David by God. The story of Uriah is recorded in the Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 11. The exact place and date of Uriah's birth and death are not mentioned in the Bible.
What does the name Uzziah mean?
The name Uzziah means “The Lord is my strength”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Uzziah first mentioned in the Bible?
Uzziah is first mentioned in 2 Kings 15:13.
How many times is Uzziah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 26.
Who were the parents of Uzziah?
Parents: Amaziah and Jecoliah.
Who were the children of Uzziah?
Children: Jotham.
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