Ami אָמִי
Family of Solomon's servants
Who is Ami in the Bible?
Ami, also known as Amon, was the head of a family whose descendants were among the Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon (Ezra 2:57). These descendants were servants of Solomon, meaning their ancestors had been assigned by King Solomon to perform specific duties in his household or administration. The family of Ami was part of the group that returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Zerubbabel and likely participated in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Jewish worship after the exile. Their inclusion in the registry of returned exiles demonstrates how various families and their roles were preserved and restored as the Jewish community was reconstituted in their homeland.
Biography
Ami, also known as Amon, was the head of a family whose descendants were among the returned exiles from Babylon. They were listed among the servants of Solomon, suggesting that their ancestors had been assigned by King Solomon to perform specific duties or services. The descendants of Ami were part of the group that returned to Jerusalem and Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. They likely played a role in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Jewish worship in Jerusalem after the exile.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:57
"the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami."
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:59
"the descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Amon."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אָמִי |
| Named | Hebrew | אָמוֹן |