Amariah

About Amariah Written by AI

Amariah is mentioned in the context of the religious reforms and the rebuilding of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah. He was among the priests who sealed the covenant that Nehemiah and the people made to follow the Law of God. (Nehemiah 10:1 to 29) By sealing the covenant, Amariah and the other priests pledged to uphold its stipulations, which included observing the Sabbath, providing for the temple service, and refraining from intermarriage with the surrounding peoples. (Nehemiah 10:30 to 39) Later, Amariah is listed among the chief priests who served during the high priesthood of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:12 to 21) As a chief priest, Amariah would have had a leadership role in the temple service and in guiding the people in their religious practices. The mention of Amariah in these contexts highlights the importance of the priesthood in the restoration of Jerusalem and the renewal of the covenant relationship between God and His people. It also demonstrates the continuity of the priestly lineage and the significance of their role in maintaining the religious life of the community.

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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.