Amok עָמוֹק
Priest who returned from Babylonian exile
Biography
Amok was a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests who came back with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. Later, during the time of Nehemiah, Amok is recorded as one of the priests who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God and to keep themselves separate from the neighboring peoples.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses Study available
- Nehemiah 12:7
"Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:20
"of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עָמוֹק | H5987 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)