Amzi Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Amzi was a priest who lived in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
son of Zechariah (NEH 11:12)
Lineage: Hammelech › Malchijah › Pashur › Zechariah › Amzi
Names
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Amzi
strong, mighty
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Amzi
· Also called · H557 none · NEH 11:12 [poss.] [y-h-v-h is] my strength
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אַמְצִי
amətsiy · H557 · NEH 11:12 [poss.] [y-h-v-h is] my strength
- he אַמְצִי · H0557H
- el Αμασι Amasi · none · NEH 11:12
- bg Амций
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Amzi Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Amzi_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Amzi@Neh.11.12) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, amzi_246)