Uzziah

image of biblical Uzziah

Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

King of Judah

⭐Roles of Uzziah in the bible

Tenth Ruler of Judah or Ninth King of Judah

👪 Children

Jotham of Judah

👼 Date of birth

-800

Place of birth

Jerusalem

💀Date of death

-732

Place of death

Jerusalem

Age at death

68

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Summary

Uriah was a Hittite soldier and a husband of Bathsheba in the Old Testament. According to the Bible, he was a faithful and loyal soldier in King David's army. However, King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up the affair. Uriah's death led to a chain of events that resulted in the punishment of King David by God. The story of Uriah is recorded in the Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 11. The exact place and date of Uriah's birth and death are not mentioned in the Bible.

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How many times Uzziah was mentioned in the bible?

Uzziah appears 27 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Uzziah begins in the Bible?

Uzziah first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 15, verse 13. Read the full chapter

FAQ

Uriah was a Hittite soldier and a husband of Bathsheba in the Old Testament. According to the Bible, he was a faithful and loyal soldier in King David's army. However, King David committed adultery with Bathsheba and arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle to cover up the affair. Uriah's death led to a chain of events that resulted in the punishment of King David by God. The story of Uriah is recorded in the Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 11. The exact place and date of Uriah's birth and death are not mentioned in the Bible.

Uzziah was mentioned 27 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 15, verse 13.

Jotham of Judah