Name Meaning: The name Uriel means "God is my light" or "Flame of God" in Hebrew. It reflects the divine illumination and guidance associated with this figure.

Biblical References:

1. 1 Chronicles 6:24 : Uriel is mentioned as a descendant of Levi, specifically from the family of Kohath. "Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son."

2. 1 Chronicles 15:5 : Uriel is identified as a leader among the Levites during the time of King David. "From the descendants of Kohath, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives."

3. 1 Chronicles 15:11 : Uriel is one of the Levites whom David summoned to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. "Then David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar, and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab."

Role and Significance:

· Levitical Lineage: Uriel is a significant figure within the Levitical lineage, specifically from the Kohathite branch. The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, tasked with the care of the sanctuary and its sacred objects. Uriel's position as a leader among the Kohathites underscores his importance in the religious life of Israel.

· Leadership in Worship: Uriel's role in the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant highlights his leadership in worship and his dedication to the proper observance of religious rites. The Ark, representing God's presence, was central to Israelite worship, and Uriel's involvement in its movement signifies his trusted status among the Levites.

· Historical Context: During King David's reign, there was a renewed focus on establishing Jerusalem as the religious center of Israel. Uriel's participation in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem was part of this broader effort to centralize worship and reinforce the covenantal relationship between God and His people.

Theological Implications:

· Divine Guidance: The name Uriel, meaning "God is my light," suggests themes of divine guidance and revelation. In the biblical narrative, light often symbolizes God's presence, truth, and direction. Uriel's life and actions can be seen as a reflection of these themes, emphasizing the importance of following God's guidance in worship and leadership.

· Faithfulness to God's Commands: Uriel's involvement in the transportation of the Ark, a task that required strict adherence to God's instructions, highlights the importance of obedience and reverence in the service of God. His leadership exemplifies the role of the Levites as guardians of the sacred and as mediators between God and His people.

Extra-Biblical Traditions:

While Uriel is not extensively mentioned in the canonical texts of the Bible, he appears in various apocryphal and pseudepigraphal writings, such as the Book of Enoch, where he is often depicted as an archangel. These writings, however, are not considered authoritative in the conservative Christian tradition and are not included in the canon of Scripture. Nonetheless, they reflect the enduring interest in Uriel as a figure of divine wisdom and illumination.

Conclusion:

Uriel's presence in the biblical narrative, though limited, underscores the importance of faithful service and leadership in the worship of God. His role as a Levitical leader during a pivotal moment in Israel's history serves as a testament to the enduring significance of the Levites in maintaining the covenantal relationship between God and His people.Uriel

same as Uriah

Uriel

(the fire of God), an angel named only in 2 Esdr. 4:1,36; 5:20; 10:28.

God is my light.

(1.) A Levite of the family of Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:24).

(2.) The chief of the Kohathites at the time when the ark was brought up to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:5, 11).

(3.) The father of Michaiah, one of Rehoboam's wives, and mother of Abijah (2 Chronicles 13:2).

URIEL (1)

u'-ri-el ('uri'-el, "flame of El (God)," or "El is my light"):

(1) A Kohathite, said in 1 Chronicles 15:5 to be the chief of the sons of Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:24 (Hebrew verse 9); 15:5, 11). He corresponds to Zephaniah in the pedigree of Heman in 1 Chronicles 6:33-38 (Hebrew 18-23). See Curtis, Chronicles, 130 f.

(2) A man of Gibeah, and father of Micaiah the mother of King Abijah of Judah (2 Chronicles 13:2).

(3) The archangel (En 20:2, etc.). See next article.

URIEL (2)

(Ouriel, "fire or flame of God" or "my light is God"): Called only in 2 Esdras an "angel," except 2 Esdras 4:36 where the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version rightly give "Jeremiel the archangel" for the King James Version "Uriel the archangel," but elsewhere known as one of the four chief archangels. He was the angel who instructed Ezra (2 Esdras 4:1; 5:20; 10:28). In Enoch 20:2 Uriel is the angel who is "over the world and Tartarus" (ho epi tou kosmou kai tou tartarou), and as such is the conductor to Enoch in the world below, the secrets of which he explains. Compare also (Greek) 19:1; 21:05. In the (Latin) "Life of Adam and Eve," 48 (ed. W. Meyer in Abhand. d. Bayer. Akad. der Wiss., XIV, 1878, 250), Uriel (Oriel) accompanied Michael when at God's bidding he wrapped the bodies of Adam and Abel in three linen sheets and buried them in Paradise. In the lost "Prayer of Joseph" Uriel is the angel who wrestles and converses with Jacob and knows the secrets of heaven (as in Enoch those of Tartarus), but stands only 8th in rank, whereas in (Greek) Enoch 20:2; he is the 1st of the six (or seven) archangels. In Sib Or 2:229 he is entrusted with the judgment of the Titans. Compare Milton, Paradise Lost, III, 690, "regent of the sun, and held the sharpest sighted Spirit of all in heaven."

(2) "Urier" the King James Version = the Revised Version (British and American) and the King James Version margin "Jeremiel."

S. Angus

222. Uriel -- "flame of God," two Israelites
... Uriel. 223 . "flame of God," two Israelites. Transliteration: Uriel Phonetic Spelling:
(oo-ree-ale') Short Definition: Uriel. ... NASB Word Usage Uriel (4). Uriel. ...
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Argument from the Prayer of Joseph, to Show that the Baptist May ...
... God, because I am the first-born of every creature which God caused to live." And
he adds: "When I was coming from Mesopotamia of Syria, Uriel, the angel of God ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/25 argument from the prayer.htm

The Book of Enoch
... Uriel, Raphael, Raguel, Michael, Sarakael, Gabriel; the appellations of the winds
can only be explained by a reference to the Hebrew, the east wind being so ...
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Elucidations.
... Greeks, and yet sublimely rose above it to a sphere it never discovered, and looked
down upon all merely human intellect and its achievements like Uriel in the ...
/.../epistles on the arian heresy and the deposition of arius/elucidations.htm

That the Father and the Son must not be Divided is Proved by the ...
... will of the Creator. [2135]. 20. Do not hastily reject this, because Gabriel
dies not, nor Rapha?�l, nor Uriel. [2136] Even in their ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter iii that the father.htm

Letter H
... Received 1825 * Haw, James "Received 1781, Located 1791 * Hawe, Uriel "Received
1822, Located 1834 * Hawk, Madison C. "Received 1832, Located 1838 ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bangs/an alphabetical list of m e preachers/letter h.htm

The Doctrine of Angels.
... Col.1:16). In the Apocryphal books we find a hierarchy with seven archangels,
including Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel. The fact ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of angels.htm

Appendix. The Apocryphal Books of the Old Testament.
... It consists of a series of pretended visions vouchsafed to Ezra through the angel
Uriel in the thirtieth year after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Chaldees ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/appendix the apocryphal books of.htm

Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
... flew with two wings, and Michael with only one." The very ancient book of Enoch
(Jude 14) gives us the name of two other archangels; viz.: Uriel, meaning "God ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/v annunciation to zacharias of.htm

Index.
... Trajan, [455]145. Tree of life, [456]60. U. Universalism, [457]329, [458]335. Ur,
[459]212. Uriel, [460]149. V. Varus, [461]113 f. Vesuvius, [462]302, [463]306. ...
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Introduction.
... The former are divided into various orders and degrees; in Enoch the names of the
archangels are given as Michael, Gabriel, Suriel, and Uriel; Suriel elsewhere ...
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Uriel (4 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 13:2). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. URIEL (1). u'-ri-el ... See
next article. URIEL (2). (Ouriel, "fire or flame of God ...
/u/uriel.htm - 10k

Uri'el (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Uri'el (3 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 6:24 Tahath his son,
Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. (See RSV). ...
/u/uri'el.htm - 7k

Abijah (32 Occurrences)
... his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom;" but in 2 Chronicles
13:2 we read, "his mother's name was Michaiah, the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah ...
/a/abijah.htm - 25k

U'riel (1 Occurrence)
U'riel. Uriel, U'riel. Uri'el . ... 2 Chronicles 13:2 Three years reigned he in
Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Micaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. ...
/u/u'riel.htm - 6k

Maachah (19 Occurrences)
... Absalom, 2 Chronicles 11:20-22), the third wife of Rehoboam, and mother of Abijam
(1 Kings 15:2). She is called "Michaiah the daughter of Uriel," who was the ...
/m/maachah.htm - 16k

Maacah (30 Occurrences)
... usage. Tamar was the only daughter of Absalom. If Tamar married Uriel of
Gibeah (2 Chronicles 13:2), then Maacah was her daughter. In ...
/m/maacah.htm - 20k

120 (2 Occurrences)
... gold. (See NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 15:5 of the sons of Kohath, Uriel the
chief, and his brothers one hundred twenty; (See NAS NIV). ...
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Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)
... (2) A Levite or priest (1 Chronicles 6:36 (Hebrew 6:21)), called in some
genealogies "Uriel" (1 Chronicles 6:24; 1 Chronicles 15:5, 11). ...
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Uzzi'ah (26 Occurrences)
... Uzziah had done. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 6:24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son,
Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles ...
/u/uzzi'ah.htm - 13k

Urias (1 Occurrence)

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