Amariah
Amariah was the chief priest who assisted King Jehoshaphat in his judicial reforms in Judah.
The name Amariah means “the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 19:11; only referred to as Amariah (אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּAmariah
Mentions
- Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”