Overview
The Bible addresses amariah across 15 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Levites, the, Aaron, Ahitub and Azariah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Uzziah, Josiah and Zephaniah.
Key Bible verses about amariah
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,
Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
2 Chronicles
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal: Heb. Take courage and do
And next him were Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, and Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah, in the cities of the priests, in their set office, to give to their brethren by courses, as well to the great as to the small: next: Heb. at his hand set: or, trust
Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;
Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness: set: or, trust
Also of the sons of Aaron the priests, which were in the fields of the suburbs of their cities, in every several city, the men that were expressed by name, to give portions to all the males among the priests, and to all that were reckoned by genealogies among the Levites.
Ezra
People in the Bible and amariah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying amariah for yourself
- Begin with 1 Chronicles 6:7, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles and Ezra each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Aaron, Uzziah and Josiah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Levites, the, Aaron, Ahitub and Azariah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about amariah?
The Bible addresses amariah across 15 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles and Ezra. Closely related themes include Levites, the, Aaron, Ahitub and Azariah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron, Uzziah, Josiah and Zephaniah.
How many Bible verses are about amariah?
The Bible references amariah in 15 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention amariah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Chronicles 6:7: “Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with amariah?
Aaron, Uzziah, Josiah and Zephaniah.
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