Amasiah עֲמַסְיָה
Commander who volunteered for God's service
Biography
Amasiah was the son of Zichri and served as a commander during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is described as a man who willingly offered himself for the service of the Lord. This suggests that Amasiah was a devoted follower of God and was committed to serving Him faithfully. As a commander, Amasiah likely played a significant role in Jehoshaphat's army and in the defense of the kingdom of Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:16
"and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself to Yahweh, and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valor."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲמַסְיָה | H6007 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)