Amittai
Amittai was the father of Jonah, the prophet from Gath-hepher.
The name Amittai means “true; fearing”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 14:25; only referred to as Amittai (אֲמִתַּי); father of Jonah.
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Alternative names
- אֲמִתַּיAmittai
Mentions
- This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.
- Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,