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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Uzziah: Father of Athaiah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/naves/u/uzziah--father_of_athaiah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/nehemiah/11-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/u/uzziah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Uzziah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/u/uzziah--called_azariah--strengthens_the_kingdom.htm" title="Uzziah: Called Azariah: Strengthens the Kingdom">◄</a> Uzziah: Father of Athaiah <a href="/topical/naves/u/uzziah--father_of_jehonathan.htm" title="Uzziah: Father of Jehonathan">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#nav" title="Nave's Topical Index">Nave's</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Uzziah, mentioned in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community, is identified as the father of Athaiah. This reference is found in the book of Nehemiah, which details the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem and the reestablishment of their community and religious practices. The specific mention of Uzziah occurs in <a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4</a>, where it states: "Some of the descendants of Judah settled in Jerusalem: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez."<br><br>Uzziah's lineage is significant as it traces back to Perez, one of the sons of Judah, thereby linking him to the royal tribe of Judah. This connection underscores the importance of maintaining tribal and familial identities among the returning exiles, as they sought to restore their heritage and fulfill the covenant promises associated with their lineage.<br><br>The name Uzziah, meaning "The LORD is my strength," reflects a common theophoric element in Hebrew names, indicating a reliance on and acknowledgment of God's power and presence. This is particularly relevant in the context of the post-exilic community, which faced numerous challenges in rebuilding their city and religious life.<br><br>While Uzziah, the father of Athaiah, is not to be confused with King Uzziah of Judah, his mention in the genealogical records serves as a testament to the continuity of the Jewish people and their enduring faith in God's promises. The inclusion of his name in the sacred text highlights the importance of each individual's role in the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's redemptive plan.<br><br>In the broader biblical context, genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as theological affirmations of God's faithfulness to His covenant people. Uzziah's place in this lineage underscores the enduring hope and restoration that the exiles experienced as they returned to their ancestral homeland, guided by divine providence and the promises of Scripture.<a name="nav" id="nav"></a><div class="vheading2">Nave's Topical Index</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4</a></span><br>And at Jerusalem dwelled certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;<br><span class="source">Nave's Topical Index</span><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/more-than-one-name.html">Why do some people in the Bible have more than one name? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Azariah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Azariah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/gates-of-Jerusalem.html">What was/is the importance of the gates of Jerusalem? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/u/uzziah_or_azariah.htm">Uzziah or Azariah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/u/uzziah--a_priest--puts_away_(divorced)_his_gentile_wife.htm">Uzziah: A Priest: Puts Away (Divorced) his Gentile Wife</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/u/uzziah--called_azariah_is_presumptuous_in_burning_incense;_stricken_with_leprosy;_quarantined.htm">Uzziah: Called Azariah is Presumptuous in Burning Incense; 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