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Uriel was the father of the mother of Abijah, king of Judah.
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Uriel, of Gibeah, was the father of Maacah, wife of Rehoboam, king of Judah, and mother of Abijah, who succeeded Rehoboam as king. She is mentioned by name only once in the genealogy of the kings of Judah. No other details are provided about her life or character. Her mention establishes the lineage of King Abijah.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0222
and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His motherʼs name was Micaiah daughter of Uriel; she was from Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.
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