Amasai עֲמָשַׂי
Levite who helped purify the temple
Who is Amasai in the Bible?
Amasai was a Levite of the house of Merari who served during King Hezekiah's reign in the southern kingdom of Judah (2 Chronicles 29:12). He played an active role in the purification and restoration of the temple, which was a cornerstone of Hezekiah's sweeping religious reforms aimed at eliminating idolatry and restoring proper worship practices in Judah. As one of several Levites appointed to this sacred work, Amasai's participation reflects the importance of the priestly tribe in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation and the centrality of the temple to Judah's covenant relationship with God.
Biography
Amasai was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari. During the reign of King Hezekiah, when the temple was being purified and restored, Amasai was one of the Levites who participated in this important task. The purification of the temple was a significant event in Hezekiah's religious reforms, as he sought to restore proper worship and eliminate idolatry in Judah.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"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;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲמָשַׂי |