Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Uzzi was a high priest in the lineage of Eleazar, son of Aaron.
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Uzzi was a high priest who served in the line of Eleazar, the third son of Aaron. He was the son of Bukki and the father of Zerahiah. Uzzi is mentioned in the genealogy of the high priests who descended from Eleazar. This lineage was important for establishing the legitimate succession of high priests. Ezra, the priest and scribe who led a return from Babylon, was also a descendant of Uzzi according to his recorded genealogy.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5813
Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi,
Uzzi was the father of Zerahiah, Zerahiah was the father of Meraioth,
Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son,
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
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