Lexical Definition
אֲמַרְיָה ʼĂmaryâh (am-ar-yaw') Amariah N:N-M-P
or prolonged אֲמַרְיָהוּ ʼĂmaryâhûw (am-ar-yaw'-hoo); from אָמַר and יָהּ; Jah has said (i.e. promised)
Amariah.
- § Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised"
- Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites
1) Zadok's grandfather
2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time
3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat
4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
6) a Levite under Hezekiah
7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.7
- son of: Meraioth (מְרָיוֹת)
- father of: Ahitub (אֲחִיטוּב)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲמַרְי֫הוּ אֲמַרְיָה proper name, masculine (Yah(u) hath promised, compare Palmyrene אֶמרשמשא Sabean יתעאמר) long form only 1Chr 24:23; 2Chr 19:11; 2Chr 31:15.
1. a Levite 1Chr 23:19; 1Chr 24:23 (in David's time), compare 1Chr 5:33* (twice in verse); 1Chr 6:37*; Ezra 7:3 see also
2. 1Chr 5:37* (twice in verse); also
3. Ezra 10:42.
4. chief priest under Jehosh. 2Chr 19:11.
5. Levite under Hezekiah 2Chr 31:15.
6. son of Hezekiah & great-grandfather of Zephaniah Zeph 1:1.
7. a priest Neh 10:4*; Neh 12:2; Neh 12:13.
8. a man of Judah Neh 11:4.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 5:33* · 5:37* · 6:37* · 23:19 · 24:23 |
| 2 Chronicles | 19:11 · 31:15 |
| Ezra | 7:3 · 10:42 |
| Nehemiah | 10:4* · 11:4 · 12:2 · 12:13 |
| Zephaniah | 1:1 |
Profile
Male • A priest • Ancestor of Zadok the priest, in Aaron's line
Priest living at the time of United Monarchy
Amariah, son of Meraioth, was an ancestor of Zadok the priest and a descendant of Aaron through his son Eleazar. (1Ch.6.7,52)
- A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.7;
- only referred to as Amariah אֲמַרְיָה;
- a son of Meraioth מְרָיוֹת;
- father of Ahitub אֲחִיטוּב.
Amariah is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levitical priesthood, specifically in the lineage of Aaron's son Eleazar. He is listed as the son of Meraioth and the father of Ahitub, who was the father of Zadok, the high priest during the reigns of David and Solomon. (1Ch.6.7,52)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6 traces the descendants of Levi, focusing on the priestly line of Aaron. It establishes the legitimacy and continuity of the priesthood, highlighting significant figures such as Zadok, who played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel during the united monarchy.
Amariah's position in the genealogy emphasizes the importance of the priestly lineage and the passing down of the priestly office from one generation to another. It also demonstrates God's faithfulness in maintaining the priesthood according to His covenant with Aaron and his descendants.
Apart from being mentioned in the genealogy, no further details are provided about Amariah's life, his role as a priest, or any significant events associated with him.
The inclusion of Amariah in the priestly genealogy serves to validate the legitimacy of Zadok's priesthood and to underscore the importance of the Aaronic lineage in the religious leadership of Israel. It also highlights the significance of genealogical records in establishing the authority and continuity of the priesthood.
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