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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲמַרְיָ֣ה | Amariah | 1Chr.23.19 |
| אֲמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙ | Amariah | 1Chr.24.23 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.19
- son of: Hebron (חֶבְרוֹן)
- brother of: Jeriah (יְרִיָּה), Jahaziel (יַחֲזִיאֵל) and Jekameam (יְקַמְעָם)
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 • Son of Hebron • Levite, descendant of Hebron, during David's reign
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Amariah was a Levite, a descendant of Hebron, who served during the reign of King David. (1Ch.23.19; 24.23)
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.19;
- only referred to as Amariah אֲמַרְיָה;
- son of Hebron חֶבְרוֹן;
- a brother of Jeriah יְרִיָּה, Jahaziel יַחֲזִיאֵל and Jekameam יְקַמְעָם.
Amariah is mentioned in the context of the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David. He is listed as a descendant of Hebron, one of the sons of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. (1Ch.23.19)
During David's reign, the Levites were organized into various divisions to carry out their duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. The descendants of Hebron, including Amariah, were among those assigned specific responsibilities. (1Ch.23.12-23)
In the listing of the divisions of the Levites, Amariah is mentioned as the head of one of the families within the Hebronite clan. (1Ch.24.23) This suggests that he held a leadership role among his fellow Levites.
The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service, as well as for other duties such as teaching the law, maintaining the temple, and providing music for worship.
Apart from these brief mentions, no further details are provided about Amariah's specific role, his actions, or any significant events associated with him.
The inclusion of Amariah in the lists of the Levitical divisions highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel and the organization of their duties during the reign of King David. It also demonstrates the continuity of the Levitical families and their service in the tabernacle and temple.
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