Amariah Summary
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Amariah was a high priest during the reign of Jehoshaphat and an ancestor of Ezra the scribe.
High priest, ancestor of Ezra the scribe
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Kohath › Amram › Aaron › Eleazar › Phinehas › Abishua › Bukki › Uzzi › Zerahiah › Meraioth › Amariah › Ahitub › Zadok › Ahimaaz › Azariah › Johanan › Azariah › Amariah
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Amariah
the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord
- he אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ · H0568H
- bg Амария
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1273 BC – 1095 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron · 1573 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1273 BC – 898 BC |
| Amram · 1688 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1368 BC – 968 BC |
| Kohath · 1705 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1365 BC – 940 BC |
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1408 BC – 983 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1475 BC – 1025 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1515 BC – 1040 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1496 BC – 1021 BC |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1342 BC – 867 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
20 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1595 BC – 1095 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
20 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1585 BC – 1085 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1600 BC – AD 606 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1606 BC – AD 705 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1506 BC – AD 805 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1611 BC – AD 805 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1618 BC – AD 903 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1623 BC – AD 1003 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1632 BC – AD 1099 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1637 BC – AD 1199 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1622 BC – AD 1424 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1697 BC – AD 1454 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2173 BC – AD 1083 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2330 BC – AD 1031 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2492 BC – AD 974 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
34 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2532 BC – AD 1039 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
35 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2669 BC – AD 1007 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
36 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2709 BC – AD 1072 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2754 BC – AD 1132 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
37 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3079 BC – AD 807 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2819 BC – AD 1172 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3054 BC – AD 937 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3055 BC – AD 936 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
39 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2899 BC – AD 1197 |
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Amariah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levitical priesthood as a descendant of Aaron through his son Eleazar. He served as the high priest during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. (1Ch 6:11)
As a high priest, Amariah would have been responsible for overseeing the temple worship, offering sacrifices, and leading the other priests in their duties. He played a significant role in the religious life of Judah during Jehoshaphat's reign.
Jehoshaphat was known for his devotion to God and his efforts to reform and strengthen the religious and judicial systems in Judah. (2Ch 17:1-9; 19.4-11) As the high priest, Amariah would have supported and collaborated with the king in these endeavors.
In the genealogy of Ezra the scribe, who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem during the Persian period, Amariah is listed as one of his ancestors. (Ezr 7:3) This connection highlights the continuity of the priestly lineage and the importance of the high priestly office in the religious leadership of Israel.
Apart from these brief mentions, no further details are provided about Amariah's life, his specific actions as high priest, or any other significant events associated with him.
The inclusion of Amariah in the genealogies emphasizes the significance of the high priestly office, the continuity of the Aaronic priesthood, and the role of the priests in maintaining the religious life of Israel throughout its history.
Amariah 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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