Uriah; Uruah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Uriah; Uruah in the Bible?
Uriah was a Hittite soldier in King David's army who married Bathsheba; David orchestrated his death in battle to conceal Bathsheba's pregnancy, an act that incurred divine judgment. The name also appears in 2 Kings 23:2 for a priest during King Ahaz's reign and in Jeremiah 26:20 for a prophet contemporary with Jeremiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Uriah provides critical context for the David narrative, illustrating the political and moral tensions of the United Monarchy and demonstrating how biblical authors used historical figures to explore themes of power, justice, and divine retribution.
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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.