Amasai
Amasai, a Levite descended from Kohath, was an ancestor of the prophet Samuel.
The name Amasai means “strong”
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 6:25; only referred to as Amasai (עֲמָשַׂי); a son of Elkanah; father of Ahimoth.
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Alternative names
- עֲמָשַׂיAmasai
Mentions
- The descendants of Elkanah: Amasai, Ahimoth,
- …the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,