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Uzziah

[ uh-zahy-uh ]

noun

  1. the son and successor of Amaziah as king of Judah, reigned 783?–742? b.c. 2 Kings 15:13, 30–34.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Uzziah1

From Hebrew Uzziyāhū “My strength is God”

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Example Sentences

Jeroboam and Uzziah appear to have lived on terms of perfect peace with one another.

Uzziah's aim was wholly and solely directed to military affairs—the acquisition of bows, shields, and spears.

Internal dissensions broke out under Uzziah, which, it appears, were purposely ignored.

Altogether, Uzziah attained a position of predominance over the neighbouring nations.

Uzziah, therefore, had the northern wall rebuilt, and undoubtedly rendered it safer than before against attacks.

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