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Amariah
the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord
אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ a.mar.yah
Amariah (Hebrew: אֲמַרְיָ֫הוּ, a.mar.yah) means “the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord”, by traditional interpretation. Ten men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a priest. In 2025 it was given to 206 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 3,791 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Abishua.
Which Amariah?
Ten men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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descendant of Aaron; son of Meraioth
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 14 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 10 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 206 | Rising |
| All-time total | 3,791 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 206 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 6:7 |
| Last appears | Zephaniah 1:1 |
| Cross-references | 88 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jahaziel co-occurrence Appears with Jahaziel in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Jekameam co-occurrence Appears with Jekameam in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Meraioth co-occurrence Appears with Meraioth in 1 Chronicles 6.
- Jeriah co-occurrence Appears with Jeriah in 1 Chronicles 24.
- Ishmael co-occurrence Appears with Ishmael in 2 Chronicles 19.
- Shecaniah co-occurrence Appears with Shecaniah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jeshua co-occurrence Appears with Jeshua in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Miniamin co-occurrence Appears with Miniamin in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.19;
son of: Hebron (H2275B);
brother of: Jeriah (H3404), Jahaziel (H3166I) and Jekameam (H3360)
§ Amariah = "Jehovah speaks" or "Yah(u) has promised"
1) Zadok's grandfather
2) a head priest's son in Solomon's time
3) a chief priest under Jehoshaphat
4) Hezekiah's son, great-grandfather of Zephaniah
5) a Levite in Ezra's time
6) a Levite under Hezekiah
7) a priest in Nehemiah's time
Amariah was a Levite, a descendant of Hebron, who served during the reign of King David.
The biblical story
Amariah is mentioned in the context of the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David. He is listed as a descendant of Hebron, one of the sons of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. (1Ch.23.19)
During David's reign, the Levites were organized into various divisions to carry out their duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. The descendants of Hebron, including Amariah, were among those assigned specific responsibilities. (1Ch.23.12-23)
In the listing of the divisions of the Levites, Amariah is mentioned as the head of one of the families within the Hebronite clan. (1Ch.24.23) This suggests that he held a leadership role among his fellow Levites.
The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests in the temple service, as well as for other duties such as teaching the law, maintaining the temple, and providing music for worship.
Apart from these brief mentions, no further details are provided about Amariah's specific role, his actions, or any significant events associated with him.
The inclusion of Amariah in the lists of the Levitical divisions highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel and the organization of their duties during the reign of King David. It also demonstrates the continuity of the Levitical families and their service in the tabernacle and temple.
Key verses
Amariah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
1 Chronicles 23:19 -
And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth.
1 Chronicles 24:23
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1 Chronicles (2)
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
- 1 Chronicles 24:23