Amasai עֲמָשַׂי
Levite descendant of Kohath
Biography
Amasai was a Levite who belonged to the Kohathite clan. He was a descendant of Kohath, the son of Levi. Amasai is mentioned in the genealogy of the prophet Samuel, indicating that he was one of Samuel's ancestors. As a Levite, Amasai would have been involved in the religious duties and services in the tabernacle or temple.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:25
"The sons of Elkanah: Amasai and Ahimoth."
- 1 Chronicles 6:35
"the son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲמָשַׂי | H6022G |