Bible Dictionary
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Uzzah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Uzzah was the son of Abinadab who touched the ark when the oxen stumbled while it was being transported to Jerusalem. He was struck dead, and the place was called Perez-uzzah.
UZZEN-SHEERAH
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Uzzen-sheerah was a town attributed to Sheerah, daughter of Ephraim, who is also associated with Beth-horon. Its exact location is uncertain, and the ancient Greek rendering suggests possible textual difficulty.
Uzzen-sherah
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Uzzen-sherah was a town founded or rebuilt by Sherah, an Ephraimite woman. It was probably located near Beth-horon.
Uzzensherah
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Uzzen-sherah was a town associated with Sherah, an Ephraimite woman. It is mentioned with Beth-horon in the genealogy of Ephraim, but its precise location is uncertain.
Uzzi
People & Groups • Old Testament
Uzzi was the name of several Israelites, including an Aaronic descendant, members of Issachar and Benjamin, a Levite overseer, and heads of priestly families after the exile.
Uzzia
People & Groups • Old Testament
Uzzia was an Ashterathite and one of David’s mighty men. He is listed among David’s distinguished warriors.
Uzziah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Uzziah was a long-reigning king of Judah who prospered while seeking God but later presumptuously entered the temple to burn incense. God struck him with leprosy, and he lived separated from the temple until his death.
Uzziel
People & Groups • Old Testament
Uzziel was the name of several Israelites, including a son of Kohath and uncle of Aaron, a Simeonite captain, musicians, and a worker who helped repair Jerusalem’s wall.
Uzzielites, The
People & Groups • Old Testament
The Uzzielites were descendants of Uzziel and one of the principal families among the Kohathite Levites. They had responsibilities connected with the tabernacle and later temple service.
Vagabond
Other • Both
A vagabond is a wanderer or person without a settled home. Scripture uses the term for Cain’s condition and for traveling Jewish exorcists in Ephesus.
VAIN
Sin & Judgment • Both
Vain means empty, futile, or without lasting value. To take God’s name in vain is to use His name for an empty or improper purpose rather than with reverence and truth.
Vajezatha
People & Groups • Old Testament
Vajezatha was one of Haman’s ten sons. He was killed by the Jews in Shushan during the deliverance celebrated in the book of Esther.
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