Amariah אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ
Levite, descendant of Hebron, during David's reign
Biography
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.
Family
Parents
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
"The sons of Hebron: Jeriah the chief, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
- 1 Chronicles 24:23
"The sons of Hebron: Jeriah, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ | H0568I |
Amariah
,52) who lived in David's time. Compare Zadok (2Sa 15:27, etc.) also Ant, VIII, i, 3 and X, viii, 6.
(2) A Levite in the line of Kohath-Hebron referred to in 1Ch 23:19 and 24:23 at the time when David divided the Levites into courses.
(3) A Levite in the line of Aaron-Eleazar; a son of Azariah who "executed the priest's office in the house that Solomon built" (1Ch 6:10 f). Compare Ezr 7:3 where in the abbreviated list this Amariah is mentioned as an ancestor of Ezra. See AMARIAS (1 Esdras 8:2; 2 Esdras 1:2) and number (4) of this article
(4) Chief priest and judge "in all matters of Yahweh" appointed by Jehoshaphat (2Ch 19:11). Possibly identical with Amariah, number (3).
(5) A descendant of Judah in the line of Perez and an ancestor of Ataiah who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Ne 11:4). Compare Imri (1Ch 9:4) and number (7) of this article, which Amariah seems to be of the same family,
(6) A Levite and an assistant of Kore who was appointed by Hezekiah to distributed the "oblations of Yahweh" to their brethren (2Ch 31:15).
(7) A son of Bani who had married a foreign woman (Ezr 10:42). See number (5) of this article
(8) A priest who with Nehemiah sealed the covenant (Ne 10:3); he had returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel (Ne 12:2) and was the father of Jehohanan (compare Hanani, Ezr 10:20), priest at the time of Joiakim (Ne 12:13). Compare Immer (Ezr 2:37; 10:20; Ne 7:40) and also Emmeruth (the King James Version "Meruth," 1 Esdras 5:24).
(9) An ancestor of Zephaniah, the prophet (Ze 1:1).
A. L. Breslich
am-a-ri'-as (A, Amarias; B, Amartheias) = Amariah number 3: An ancestor of Ezra (1 Esdras 8:2; 2 Esdras 1:2).
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