Amasai
Amasai, a Levite of the sons of Merari, helped purify the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah.
The name Amasai means “strong”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 29:12; only referred to as Amasai (עֲמָשַׂי); father of Mahath.
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Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- עֲמָשַׂיAmasai
Mentions
- Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;