Amasai עֲמָשַׂי
Priest who blew the trumpet
Who is Amasai in the Bible?
Amasai was a priest in ancient Israel who served during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 15:24. He participated in the ceremonial procession when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, where he was among the priests designated to blow the trumpet. The sounding of trumpets during this occasion was a crucial element of the religious ceremony, marking both the solemnity and joy of restoring the Ark to Israel's capital. Amasai's role reflects the important function priests held in leading Israel's worship and sacred celebrations during the Davidic period.
Biography
Amasai was a priest who participated in the procession when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem during the reign of King David. He was one of the priests who blew the trumpet during this solemn and joyous occasion. The blowing of trumpets was a significant part of religious ceremonies and celebrations in ancient Israel.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 15:24
"Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲמָשַׂי |