Uziah

Uziah is a figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. He is identified as one of the "sons of the temple servants" who returned from Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. The name Uziah is also associated with other individuals in the biblical narrative, though Nehemiah's Uziah is distinct.

The primary mention of Uziah is in Nehemiah chapter 7, which lists those who came back to Jerusalem. He is listed among the Nethinim, a group of individuals often designated for service in the Temple. The Nethinim were descendants of the Gibeonites, a Canaanite people who made a covenant with Joshua, and were subsequently assigned to be perpetual servants in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

The genealogical lists in Nehemiah provide important historical context, outlining the families and individuals who played a role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem and its religious institutions after the Babylonian captivity. Uziah's inclusion in these lists signifies his participation in this significant period of Jewish restoration. Further details about Uziah's life or specific contributions are not provided in the biblical text.