Bible Dictionary
Uzai
Uzai was the father of Palal, who helped Nehemiah repair the wall of Jerusalem. He is mentioned only in the rebuilding account.
Definition
Uzai was the father of Palal, who assisted in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem.
Biblical Usage
Uzai is mentioned in Nehemiah 3:25 as the father of Palal, one of those who helped repair the city wall.
Historical Background
The entry belongs to the account of Jerusalem’s wall repairs in the period after the return from captivity, before 446 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong), the father of Palal who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the city wail. (Nehemiah 3:25) (B.C. before 446.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>u'-zi, u'-za-i (~'uzay>, meaning unknown): Father of Palal (Ne 3:25).</p>