Amariah

About Amariah Written by AI

Amariah is mentioned in the context of King Hezekiah's religious reforms in Judah. Hezekiah, a righteous king, sought to restore proper worship and support for the priests and Levites. (2 Chronicles 31:1 to 21) As part of these reforms, Hezekiah ordered the people to contribute portions to support the priests and Levites, enabling them to devote themselves to the Law of the Lord. (2 Chronicles 31:4) The people responded generously, bringing an abundance of offerings and tithes. (2 Chronicles 31:5 to 10). To ensure the proper distribution of these offerings, Hezekiah appointed officers, including Amariah, to oversee the process. (2 Chronicles 31:12 to 15) Amariah, along with several other Levites, was entrusted with the task of faithfully distributing the offerings to his fellow Levites according to their divisions and responsibilities. (2 Chronicles 31:15 to 18) This system of distribution ensured that all the priests and Levites, including those in the cities of Judah, received their rightful share of the offerings, enabling them to focus on their duties in the temple and in teaching the Law to the people. The mention of Amariah in this context highlights the importance of the Levites in the administration of the temple and the support system for the religious leaders. It also demonstrates Hezekiah's commitment to restoring proper worship and ensuring the well-being of the priests and Levites.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Amariah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Said by Jehovah. (1.) One of the descendants of Aaron by Eleazar (1 Chr. 6:7,52). He was probably the last of the high priests of Eleazar’s line prior to the transfer of that office to Eli, of the line of Ithamar.

(2.) A Levite, son of Hebron, of the lineage of Moses (1 Chr. 23:19; 24:23).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.