Amashai
עֲמַשְׁסַי/am-ASH-ay-eye/
“Burdensome”
Summary
A priest, son of Azareel, who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile during the time of Nehemiah.
☩Identity
Amashai was the son of Azareel and served as chief of the valiant priests of his family. He was appointed by Nehemiah to reside at Jerusalem and perform the work of the temple around 440 B.C. His name is probably an incorrect form of the name Amasai. He appears to be the same person as Maasiai mentioned in the parallel genealogical list.
Key verses:Nehemiah 11:131 Chronicles 9:12
Related Verses1 mention
Nehemiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Amashai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Amashai," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).