Uziel (Heb. Uzzîzêl, “God is my strength” or “God’s strength”; as Azilu). 1. Common ancestor of the Uzielites,* a subdivision of the Kohathite Levites (Exo 6:18, 22; Num. 3:19, 30). He was Aaron’s uncle (Lev 10:4). Aminadab and 112 members of the clan were organized by David to transport the ark to Jerusalem (1Ch 15:10). 2. Leader of a group of Simeonite warriors who launched an attack against what was left of the Amalekites during the reign of Hezekiah (1Ch 4:41-43). 3. Son of Bela and head of a Benjamite family (1Ch 7:7). 4. One of the leading musicians in David’s day (1Ch 25:4); perhaps the so-called Azareel in v 18. See Azareel 2. 5. A Levite committed to the reform work being carried out by King Hezekiah (2Ch 29:14). 6. Silversmith who helped Nehemiah repair the destroyed wall of Jerusalem (Neh 3:8).
Source: Evangelical Bible Dictionary
(Heb., uzzi†™el, God is strength).
1. A Levite, son of Cohat (Exo 6:18, Exo 6:22; Lev 10:4; Num 3:19, Num 3:30; 1Ch 6:2, 1Ch 6:18).
2. Captain of the tribe of Simeon (1Ch 4:42).
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Head of a Benjamite family (1Ch 7:7).
4. One of David’s musicians (1Ch 25:4).
5. One of Jeduthun’s sons, a Levite (2Ch 29:14-19).
6. Son of Arhaiah, a silversmith (Neh 3:8).
Every descendant of Uzziel the Levite was known as an Uzzielite (Num 3:27; 1Ch 26:23). In David’s time, Aminadab was the chief and his followers numbered 112 (1Ch 15:10).
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
(God is my strength). Name of people from the OT.
1. Levite. Son of Kohath (Exo 6:18, Exo 6:22; Num 3:19).
. One of the leaders of the tribe of Simeon who led some five hundred men to dislodge a remnant of Amalekites left on Mount Seir in the time of King Hezekiah (1Ch 4:41-43).
. Character in the offspring of Benjamin. Son of Bela (1Ch 7:7).
. One of the fourteen sons of the singer † ¢ Heman who † œwere under the direction of his father in music, in the house of Jehovah † (1Ch 25: 4).
. Levite. Descendant of †¢Jedutun. He participated in the cleansing of the house of Jehovah in the days of King Hezekiah (2Ch 29: 12-15).
. Character who participated in the reconstruction of the walls in the time of Nehemiah. Son of Harhaia. He was † œof the silversmiths † (Neh 3:8).
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
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vet, = “power of God”. (a) Levite, son of Kohath; founded a clan (Ex. 6:18, 22; Num. 3:19, 27, 30). (b) Benjamite son of Bela (1 Chron. 7:7). (c) Levite appointed by David for the musical service in the sanctuary (1 Chron. 25:4). (d) Levite son of Jeduthun; he assisted King Hezekiah in reforming him (2 Chron. 29:14). (e) One of the Simeonite chiefs who led a victorious expedition against the Amalekites on Mount Seir (1 Chron. 4:41-43). (f) Goldsmith, son of Harhaiah. He participated in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:8). *** V
Source: New Illustrated Bible Dictionary
(God Is Strength).
1. The fourth and last in the list of the sons of Qohat; he was the grandson of Levi and the uncle of Moses and Aaron. Uzziel’s three sons—Mishael, El(i)zaphan, and Sithri—were heads of Levite families. (Ex 6:16, 18, 20, 22; Le 10:4; Nu 3:19, 30; 1Ch 6:2, 18; 23:12; see Uzzielites.)
2. Head of the family of the tribe of Benjamin and son or descendant of Bela. (1Ch 7:6, 7)
3. Levite musician of the family of Heman, who was entrusted with the musical service of the eleventh division of David; he is also called Azarel. (1Ch 25:4, 18)
4. A Levite descendant of Jeduthun who helped remove unclean objects found in the temple at the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign. (2Ch 29:12, 14, 16)
5. One of the four Simeonite sons of Isi who led a group of 500 men to Mount Seir in order to overthrow and drive out an Amalekite remnant and settle there; he was a contemporary of Hezekiah. (1Ch 4:41-43.)
6. Goldsmith who helped repair the walls of Jerusalem under the direction of Nehemiah; he was the son of Harhaya. (Ne 3:8)
Source: Dictionary of the Bible
(heb. ˓uzzı̂˒ēl, ‘God is my strength’. 1. A Levite, son of Kohath and father of *Mishael, *Elzaphan, and Sitri (Ex. 6.22). 2. The founder of a subdivision of the Levitical family (Num. 3.19, 30), twice called the Uzzielite (Num. 3.27; 1 Chron. 26.23), whose members helped David carry the ark to Zion, and to whom he was assigned then responsibilities in the temple (1 Cr. 23.12, 26; 24.24).
DWB
Douglas, J. (2000). New Biblical Dictionary: First Edition. Miami: United Bible Societies.
Source: New Bible Dictionary