Lexical Summary Uzziel: Uzziel Original Word: עֻזִּיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Uzziel From oz and 'el; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites -- Uzziel. see HEBREW oz see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oz and el Definition "my strength is God," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Uzziel (16). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֻזִּיאֵל proper name, masculine (my strength is El); — Οζ(ε)ιηλ: 1 Levites: a. Exodus 6:18,22; Leviticus 10:4; Numbers 3:19,30; 1 Chronicles 5:28; 1 Chronicles 6:3; 1 Chronicles 15:10; 1 Chronicles 23:12,20; 1 Chronicles 24:24. b. 1 Chronicles 25:4 (= עֲזַרְאֵל 1 Chronicles 25:18), ᵐ5B Αζαραηλ. c.2Chronicles 29:14. 2 Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:42. 3 Benjamite 1 Chronicles 7:7. 4 repairer of wall Nehemiah 3:8. — see יַעֲזִיאֵל. below Topical Lexicon Genealogical AnchorUzziel first appears as the third son of Kohath and grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:18; Numbers 3:19). Through him sprang the Uzzielite clan, a distinct branch within the Kohathite Levites, woven into every major epoch of Israel’s history. Immediate Family “Uzziel’s sons were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri” (Exodus 6:22). These sons form the next link in the priestly line, and their names recur whenever Levitical duty or discipline is highlighted (Leviticus 10:4). Levitical Duties in the Wilderness The Kohathites were charged with the most sacred furnishings of the tabernacle (Numbers 3:30-31). As a chief Kohathite clan, the Uzzielites shared responsibility for carrying the ark, the table, the lampstand, and the altars—always “under the supervision of Eleazar son of Aaron the priest” (Numbers 3:32). Thus the name Uzziel is permanently tied to reverent handling of holy things. Crisis Management at Sinai When Nadab and Abihu were struck down for offering unauthorized fire, Moses called “Mishael and Elzaphan, sons of Aaron’s uncle Uzziel,” to remove the bodies (Leviticus 10:4). Their obedience under pressure demonstrated the clan’s readiness to uphold holiness, even in moments of grief. Settlement and Expansion in Canaan Genealogies in 1 Chronicles confirm that Uzziel’s descendants remained a robust subset of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:2; 6:18; 23:12, 20; 24:24). They are counted among “the leaders of the households of the Kohathites” (1 Chronicles 23:12), underscoring enduring leadership from Sinai to monarchy. Service under David When David brought the ark to Jerusalem, “from the sons of Uzziel, Amminadab the leader and one hundred and twelve relatives” were appointed to escort it (1 Chronicles 15:10). Their presence in this joyful procession reveals continuity of calling: what their fathers carried in the wilderness, they carried into the city of the great King. Musical and Prophetic Ministry In the establishment of temple worship, descendants of Uzziel are listed among Asaph’s seers and musicians: “Mattithiah, Elipheleh, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azariah were to sound the harps” (1 Chronicles 25:4-6). The clan thus embraced not only physical duties but also prophetic praise. Role in Hezekiah’s Reformation Centuries later, Hezekiah gathered Levites “of the sons of the Kohathites and of the sons of Merari” (2 Chronicles 29:12-14). Among them stood an Uzzielite named Amzi. Their swift response helped reopen and purify the temple after long neglect, proving the clan’s resilience and reforming zeal. Post-Exilic Faithfulness After the exile, Nehemiah records “Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths,” repairing a section of Jerusalem’s wall (Nehemiah 3:8). Although this Uzziel is not explicitly linked to Levi, the name resurfaces as a reminder that “strength is of God” in rebuilding ruined places. Additional Bearers of the Name • A Simeonite leader who helped strike down the remaining Amalekites (1 Chronicles 4:42). These occurrences show the popularity of the name across tribal lines, each time attached to courage or leadership. Theological Themes 1. Sacred Trust – From Sinai to the Second Temple, Uzzielites guard holy things, teaching believers to steward God’s presence with awe. Practical Application Like the Uzzielites, Christians are “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9), assigned to handle holy matters in a broken world. Their account encourages steadfastness in worship, purity, and service—whether carrying burdens in the wilderness, singing in the sanctuary, cleansing the temple, or setting stones in a shattered wall. Forms and Transliterations וְ֠עֻזִּיאֵל וְעֻזִּיאֵ֑ל וְעֻזִּיאֵ֖ל וְעֻזִּיאֵ֛ל וְעֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ ועזיאל ועזיאל׃ עֻ֠זִּיאֵל עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל עֻזִּיאֵ֖ל עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ עֻזִּיאֵל֙ עזיאל עזיאל׃ ‘uz·zî·’êl ‘uzzî’êl uzziEl veuzziEl wə‘uzzî’êl wə·‘uz·zî·’êlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 6:18 HEB: וְיִצְהָ֔ר וְחֶבְר֖וֹן וְעֻזִּיאֵ֑ל וּשְׁנֵי֙ חַיֵּ֣י NAS: and Hebron and Uzziel; and the length KJV: and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years INT: and Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel and the length of the life Exodus 6:22 Leviticus 10:4 Numbers 3:19 Numbers 3:30 1 Chronicles 4:42 1 Chronicles 6:2 1 Chronicles 6:18 1 Chronicles 7:7 1 Chronicles 15:10 1 Chronicles 23:12 1 Chronicles 23:20 1 Chronicles 24:24 1 Chronicles 25:4 2 Chronicles 29:14 Nehemiah 3:8 16 Occurrences |
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