Amok was a priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the covenant under Nehemiah.
among the priests who came up with Zerubbabel (NEH 12:7)
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a valley; a depth
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· Also called · H5987 · NEH 12:7 capable
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עָמוֹק
amoq · H5987 · NEH 12:7 capable
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- Son: Eber
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Amok was a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests who came back with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. Later, during the time of Nehemiah, Amok is recorded as one of the priests who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God and to keep themselves separate from the neighboring peoples.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Amok_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Amok@Neh.12.7-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, amok_234)