Amzi אַמְצִי

Male Tribe of Levi H0557G 1 book

Levite musician, descendant of Merari

Who is Amzi in the Bible?

Amzi was a Levite musician mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:46 who descended from Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levite tribe. As a member of the Merari family, Amzi served in the temple and was responsible for musical duties during worship services, including singing and playing instruments. His inclusion in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles reflects the importance of the Levitical musicians in ancient Israel's temple worship and demonstrates how musical service was a central part of the religious life of God's people.

Biography

Amzi was a Levite who belonged to the family of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 6. As a descendant of Merari, Amzi would have been responsible for the musical duties in the temple, such as singing and playing instruments during worship services.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 6:46

    "the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew אַמְצִי
Encyclopedia Article

Amzi

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(Ne 11:12).

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