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) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲמַרְיָ֣הוּ | Amariah | 2Chr.19.11 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.19.11
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 • Chief priest under King Jehoshaphat of Judah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Amariah was the chief priest who assisted King Jehoshaphat in his judicial reforms in Judah. (2Ch.19.11)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.19.11;
- only referred to as Amariah אֲמַרְיָה.
Amariah is mentioned in the context of King Jehoshaphat's judicial reforms in Judah. Jehoshaphat, known for his devotion to God, sought to establish a system of justice based on the laws of God. (2Ch.19.4-11)
As part of these reforms, Jehoshaphat appointed judges in all the fortified cities of Judah and set up a supreme court in Jerusalem. (2Ch.19.5-8) He also appointed Levites, priests, and heads of Israelite families to administer justice and settle disputes. (2Ch.19.8)
Amariah, the chief priest, was given authority over all matters concerning the Lord, while Zebadiah, a leader from the tribe of Judah, was responsible for matters concerning the king. (2Ch.19.11) This division of authority suggests a separation between religious and civil matters in the administration of justice.
As the chief priest, Amariah would have been responsible for ensuring that the judges and the people followed God's laws and that the religious aspects of the judicial system were properly maintained. He would have worked closely with the king and the other leaders to implement the reforms and maintain justice in Judah.
The mention of Amariah in this context highlights the importance of the priesthood in the administration of justice and the collaboration between religious and civil authorities in ancient Israel. It also demonstrates Jehoshaphat's commitment to establishing a just and God-fearing society.
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