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Uzzia

עֻזִּיָּא/uz-ZY-uh/

“My strength is Yah (variant of Uzziah)”

Summary

One of David's mighty warriors, called an Ashterathite, likely indicating he came from Ashtaroth in the region beyond the Jordan.

☩David's Warrior

Uzzia was one of David's subordinate warriors, listed among the additional mighty men beyond the famous thirty. He is designated an 'Ashterathite,' which indicates he probably came from Ashtaroth, an ancient city in Bashan east of the Jordan River. The name is likely a variant form of Uzziah, meaning 'my strength is Yah.'

Key verses:1 Chronicles 11:44

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

11:44

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Uzzia," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Uzzia," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Uzzia," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).