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.

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

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
אֲמַרְיָ֛ה Amariah Neh.11.4

Extended Information

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 • Returned from exile • Judahite who resettled in Jerusalem

Man living at the time of Exile and Return

Amariah, a descendant of Judah through Perez, was among those chosen to resettle in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time. (Neh.11.4)

Amariah is mentioned in the list of people who were chosen to resettle in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He is identified as a descendant of Perez, who was a son of Judah. (Neh.11.4)

After the completion of the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah took measures to ensure the security and prosperity of the city. One of these measures was to bring people to live in Jerusalem, as the city was large and spacious but had a small population. (Neh.7.4).

Leaders of the people and one-tenth of the general population were selected by lot to reside in Jerusalem, while the remaining people stayed in their own towns. (Neh.11.1-2)

Amariah is listed among the descendants of Judah who were chosen to live in Jerusalem. (Neh.11.4) This suggests that he and his family were considered reliable and capable of contributing to the well-being of the city.

The resettlement of Jerusalem was crucial for the reestablishment of the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. By bringing people to live in the city, Nehemiah aimed to strengthen Jerusalem's defenses, support the temple service, and foster the growth and stability of the community.

The mention of Amariah in this list highlights the importance of the participation of various families and individuals in the restoration of Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Jewish society.

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