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Uzziel
Uzziel
עֻזִּיאֵל uz.zi.el
Uzziel (Hebrew: עֻזִּיאֵל, uz.zi.el) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. Six men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Exodus period. In 2025 it was given to 30 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears in the same passages as Abdi.
Which Uzziel?
Six men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Uzziel
son of Kohath; father of Sithri
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 19 across 6 books
- Bearers
- 6 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 30 | Rising |
| All-time total | 669 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 40 in 2008 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Exodus 6:18 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 3:8 |
| Cross-references | 164 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Izhar attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Hebron attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Shamir attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Kohath.
- Hebron co-occurrence Appears with Hebron in 1 Chronicles 6.
- Amram co-occurrence Appears with Amram in 1 Chronicles 6.
- Izhar co-occurrence Appears with Izhar in 1 Chronicles 6.
- Elizaphan co-occurrence Appears with Elizaphan in Leviticus 10.
- Mishael co-occurrence Appears with Mishael in Leviticus 10.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4;
son of: Heman (H1968I);
brother of: Bukkiah (H1232), Mattaniah (H4983H), Shebuel (H7619H), Jerimoth (H3406L), Hananiah (H2608P), Hanani (H2607H), Eliathah (H0448), Giddalti (H1437), Romamti-ezer (H7320), Joshbekashah (H3436), Mallothi (H4413), Hothir (H1956) and Mahazioth (H4238); also called Azarel (KJV: Azareel) at 1Ch.25.18;
Also named: a.zar.el (עֲזַרְאֵל "Azarel" H5832L)
§ Uzziel = "my strength is God"
1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron
2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin
4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David
5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah
6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah
Uzziel (Azarel), a Levite musician, served during David's reign.
The biblical story
Uzziel, also called Azarel, was a Levite musician who served during the reign of King David. He was one of the sons of Heman, the king's seer, who were appointed to provide music and praise in the house of the Lord. Uzziel and his brothers were trained and skilled in singing to the Lord, and they served under the direction of their father Heman. They were part of the Levitical choir that led worship and gave thanks to God with musical instruments and songs.
Key verses
Uzziel appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti–ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth:
1 Chronicles 25:4 -
The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:
1 Chronicles 25:18
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
- 1 Chronicles 25:18