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Uri

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Uri was the father of Bezalel, the skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings.

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Uri, the son of Hur from the tribe of Judah, is mentioned in Exo.31.2, 35:30, and Exo.38.22, as well as 1Ch.2.20, as the father of Bezalel. Bezalel was the skilled craftsman chosen by God and filled with the Spirit of God to construct the tabernacle and its furnishings, including the ark of the covenant. Uri's grandson, Bezalel, is also mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1Ch.2.20, emphasizing the family's important role in the construction of the tabernacle. Apart from being the father of Bezalel, no other details are provided about Uri's life or his own role in the community.

Family

Father
Hur
Children
Bezalel

Connections

Part of: Moses and his circle

Bezalel, Uri and Hur: a Judahite craftsman from Moses' companion

FamilyStated in the text

Bezalel was son of Uri son of Hur of Judah. Hur stood with Aaron to hold up Moses' hands in the battle against Amalek, and was left in charge of the people with Aaron when Moses was on Sinai.

Where the text shows it: Exod 31:2 — Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of JudahExod 17:10-12 — Hur and Aaron hold up Moses' handsExod 24:14 — Aaron and Hur left in charge1 Chr 2:19-20 — Hur in the line of Caleb

Sources: Exod 31:2 · Exod 17:10-12 · Exod 24:14 · 1 Chr 2:19-20

Where Uri appears

5 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0221

Exodus3
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles1

Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.