Lexical Definition
עֲמָשַׂי ʻĂmâsay (am-aw-sah'-ee) Amasai N:N-M-P
from עָמַס; burdensome
Amasai.
- § Amasai = "burdensome"
- Amasai, the name of three Israelites
1) a warrior and chief of the captains of Judah and Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag
2) a Kohathite Levite, father of Mahath and ancestor of Samuel
3) a priest who blew the trumpet before the ark
4) another Kohathite Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַעֲמָשַׂ֡י | and Amasai | 1Chr.15.24 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲמָשַׂי proper name, masculine (compare foregoing); —
1. warrior of David 1Chr 12:19* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:18*), Αμασαι, perhaps = אֲבִישִׁי (2Sam 23:18).
2. Levites:
a. 1Chr 6:10*; 1Chr 6:20* (עֲמָשָׂ֑י).
b. 2Chr 29:12.
c. priest 1Chr 15:24.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:18 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:10* · 6:20* · 12:18* · 12:19* · 15:24 |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:12 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Priest who blew the trumpet
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Amasai, a priest, was among those who blew the trumpet when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.24;
- only referred to as Amasai עֲמָשַׂי.
Amasai was a priest who participated in the procession when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem during the reign of King David. He was one of the priests who blew the trumpet during this solemn and joyous occasion. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of religious ceremonies and celebrations in ancient Israel.
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