Hozai
TextsWhat is the meaning of Hozai in the Bible?
Hozai is identified in 2 Chronicles 26:22 as the author of a chronicle concerning King Uzziah of Judah, a work that is now lost and distinct from the prophet Isaiah.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Hozai as the author of a specific, now-lost royal chronicle clarifies the source criticism of 2 Chronicles, demonstrating that the biblical text relies on multiple historical records rather than a single narrative tradition.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Hozai functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hozai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hozai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Chronicles 26:22
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hozai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hozai/