Uzal
LocationsGeographical Setting
Uzal is an ancient toponym identified with the city of Sana'a, the historic capital of Yemen.
What is the meaning of Uzal in the Bible?
Uzal denotes a location in ancient Yemen, widely identified by scholars as the city of Sana'a, and also appears in genealogical lists as the name of a son of Joktan.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Uzal with Sana'a provides geographical context for the Joktanite tribes mentioned in Genesis 10, illustrating the extent of ancient South Arabian settlement and trade networks described in the biblical text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Uzal (located near modern Sana'a, Yemen) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Uzal in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Uzal clarify?
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
"Uzal." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/uzal/