Amasai עֲמָשַׂי
Priest who blew the trumpet
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 15:24
"Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, blew the trumpets before God’s ark; and Obed-Edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲמָשַׂי | H6022I |