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Uriah Definition & Meaning

uriah
noun
  1. (Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)

"Uriah" in song lyrics

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  • "dickens uriah"
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Frequently asked questions

What does uriah mean?
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
What part of speech is uriah?
Uriah is a noun.

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