Uzziah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Uzziah in the Bible?
Uzziah is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Azari'ah, meaning 'the Lord is my strength.' He was a king of the Kingdom of Judah who succeeded his father, Amaziah.
SIGNIFICANCE
His reign is documented in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, providing insight into the political and religious administration of the southern Levant during the 8th century BCE.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Uzziah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Uzziah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Uzziah 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
"Uzziah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/uzziah/