Bible Dictionary
Huz
Huz was the eldest son of Nahor and Milcah. The name is another form of Uz.
Definition
Huz was the eldest son of Nahor and Milcah. The name is identified with Uz in the supplied material.
Biblical Usage
Huz appears in the genealogy of Nahor and Milcah as their eldest son.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “light” or “sandy soil.” The supplied record dates the person approximately to 1900 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(light, sandy soil), the eldest son of Nahor and Milcah. (Genesis 22:21) (B.C. about 1900).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>huz (Ge 22:21 the King James Version).</p><p>See UZ.</p>