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Uzza

Place

A garden where Manasseh and Amon were buried

Names
  • en Uzza
  • he עֻזָּא+H1588G«H1588=גַּן · H5798G
  • bg Уза
Location
Kind: Building
Modern name: Jerusalem
Certainty: Disputed
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Uzza Summary STEPBible TIPNR

Uzza, a garden in Jerusalem where Manasseh and his son Amon, kings of Judah, were buried (2Kgs. 21:18, 26).

Uzza Article STEPBible TIPNR

Uzza is mentioned in the Bible as a garden in Jerusalem where two kings of Judah, Manasseh and his son Amon, were buried (2Kgs. 21:18, 26). Manasseh, who reigned for 55 years, was known for his wickedness and idolatry, leading the people of Judah astray (2Kgs. 21:1-9). However, after being captured by the Assyrians, Manasseh repented and sought the Lord (2Chr. 33:10-13). Upon his return to Jerusalem, he attempted to undo some of the damage caused by his earlier actions (2Chr. 33:14-16). After Manasseh's death, he was buried in his own house, in the garden of Uzza (2Kgs. 21:18). Amon, Manasseh's son, succeeded him as king but continued in the evil ways of his father's earlier reign. After ruling for only two years, Amon was assassinated by his servants and was also buried in the garden of Uzza (2Kgs. 21:19-26). The exact location of the garden of Uzza is not specified in the Bible, but it was likely a royal garden or burial ground near the king's palace in Jerusalem.

Uzza Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Strengh, a garden in which Manasseh and Amon were buried (2 Kings 21:18, 26). It was probably near the king’s palace in Jerusalem, or may have formed part of the palace grounds. Manasseh may probably have acquired it from some one of this name.

Sources: OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data (CC BY 4.0, adfab55) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Uzza@2Ki.21.18-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, uzza_1192)

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