Amzi אַמְצִי
Priest in Jerusalem after the Exile
Who is Amzi in the Bible?
Amzi was a priest who lived in Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:12. He is mentioned in the official list of priests and Levites who resettled in Jerusalem after the Jewish people's return from captivity. As a member of the priestly class, Amzi would have participated in religious duties at the rebuilt temple and provided spiritual leadership to the community. His inclusion in Nehemiah's registry demonstrates the importance of documenting the priesthood during the restoration of Jerusalem and the reestablishment of temple worship in postexilic Judah.
Biography
Amzi was a priest who resided in Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests and Levites who settled in Jerusalem, as recorded in the book of Nehemiah. As a priest, Amzi would have been responsible for performing religious duties in the rebuilt temple and serving the spiritual needs of the people.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:12
"and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַמְצִי |