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) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲמַרְיָ֧הוּ | Amariah | 2Chr.31.15 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15
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 • Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Amariah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah and assisted in distributing offerings to his fellow Levites. (2Ch.31.15)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15;
- only referred to as Amariah אֲמַרְיָה.
Amariah is mentioned in the context of King Hezekiah's religious reforms in Judah. Hezekiah, a righteous king, sought to restore proper worship and support for the priests and Levites. (2Ch.31.1-21)
As part of these reforms, Hezekiah ordered the people to contribute portions to support the priests and Levites, enabling them to devote themselves to the Law of the Lord. (2Ch.31.4) The people responded generously, bringing an abundance of offerings and tithes. (2Ch.31.5-10).
To ensure the proper distribution of these offerings, Hezekiah appointed officers, including Amariah, to oversee the process. (2Ch.31.12-15) Amariah, along with several other Levites, was entrusted with the task of faithfully distributing the offerings to his fellow Levites according to their divisions and responsibilities. (2Ch.31.15-18)
This system of distribution ensured that all the priests and Levites, including those in the cities of Judah, received their rightful share of the offerings, enabling them to focus on their duties in the temple and in teaching the Law to the people.
The mention of Amariah in this context highlights the importance of the Levites in the administration of the temple and the support system for the religious leaders. It also demonstrates Hezekiah's commitment to restoring proper worship and ensuring the well-being of the priests and Levites.
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