Lexical Definition

‎עֻזִּי‎ ʻUzzîy (ooz-zee') Uzzi ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עָזַז‎; forceful

Uzzi.

• § Uzzi = "strong"
• Uzzi, the name of six Israelites

1) a Levite, son of Bukki and father of Zerahiah in the line of the high priest although apparently never high priest himself
2) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar
3) a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a family of Benjamin
4) son of Michri and father of Elah and an ancestor of a family of returned exiles settling in Jerusalem. Maybe same as 3
5) a Levite, son of Bani, and an overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
6) a priest, chief of the father's house of Jedaiah, in the time of Joiakim the high priest
7) one of the priests who helped Ezra in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. Maybe same as 6

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עֻזִּי‎ proper name, masculine Οζει:

1. Levites:
a. 1Chr 5:31*; 1Chr 5:32*; 1Chr 6:36*; Ezra 7:4.
b. Neh 11:22.
c. priestly name Neh 12:19; Neh 12:42.

2. name in Issachar 1Chr 7:2; 1Chr 7:3.

3. Benjamite name 1Chr 7:7; 1Chr 9:8.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Returned priest • Priest at the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Uzzi, a priest, participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall.

• A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42;
• only referred to as Uzzi עֻזִּי.

Uzzi was one of the priests who participated in the dedication ceremony for the rebuilt wall of Jerusalem. After the wall was completed under Nehemiah's leadership, a great celebration was held to dedicate the wall and give thanks to God. Uzzi is listed among the priests who were present and took part in this joyful occasion, along with other priests, Levites, and leaders. His participation signifies the important role of the priests in the restoration of Jerusalem's religious life.

All entries for Uzzi: עֻזִּי