Uzziah
[ uh-zahy-uh ]
noun
the son and successor of Amaziah as king of Judah, reigned 783?–742? b.c. 2 Kings 15:13, 30–34.
Origin of Uzziah
1From Hebrew Uzziyāhū “My strength is God”
- Also Azariah.
Words Nearby Uzziah
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How to use Uzziah in a sentence
Jeroboam and Uzziah appear to have lived on terms of perfect peace with one another.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzUzziah's aim was wholly and solely directed to military affairs—the acquisition of bows, shields, and spears.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzInternal dissensions broke out under Uzziah, which, it appears, were purposely ignored.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzAltogether, Uzziah attained a position of predominance over the neighbouring nations.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzUzziah, therefore, had the northern wall rebuilt, and undoubtedly rendered it safer than before against attacks.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
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