Lexical Summary Amtsi: Amzi Original Word: אַמְצִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amzi From 'amats; strong; Amtsi, an Israelite -- Amzi. see HEBREW 'amats NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amets Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Amzi (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַמְצִי proper name, masculine 1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 6:31. 2 man of priestly line Nehemiah 11:12 (not in "" 1 Chronicles 9:12). Topical Lexicon Amzi Name and Theological Insight The name embodies the confession that true strength comes from the LORD. In a culture where personal names often served as testimonies of faith, “Amzi” quietly proclaims reliance on divine might rather than human ability (compare Psalms 28:7; Isaiah 40:29–31). Scriptural Occurrences 1 Chronicles 6:46; Nehemiah 11:12. Each reference places an individual named Amzi within a priestly or Levitical pedigree, underscoring the lasting presence of God-given strength in the worshiping community across many generations. Levitical Genealogy before the Exile (1 Chronicles 6:46) Within David’s carefully ordered lists of temple musicians, Amzi appears as an ancestor in the Gershonite branch of the Levites: “the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer”. Gershonites ministered on the west side of the tabernacle and later in the temple courts, entrusted with the care of sacred furnishings (Numbers 3:23–26). The placement of Amzi’s name here links him to the musical and custodial ministry that King David organized for permanent temple worship (1 Chronicles 6:31–48). His descendants helped preserve doctrinal purity and liturgical order, a ministry that foreshadows the New Testament exhortation to “let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40). Priestly Continuity after the Exile (Nehemiah 11:12) Centuries later, another Amzi stands in the lineage of Adaiah, one of the eight hundred twenty-two priests who “did the work at the house of God” in restored Jerusalem: “Adaiah son of Jeroham—the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah”. This line descends from Pashhur, a family associated with the twenty-four priestly divisions established by David (1 Chronicles 24:9). Amzi thus becomes a link between pre-exilic tradition and post-exilic renewal, illustrating how covenant faithfulness survives judgment and exile (compare Lamentations 3:22–23). Historical Setting • United Monarchy: The earlier Amzi lived when David centralized worship in Jerusalem and set up choirs and instrumentalists (around 1000 BC). Ministry Significance 1. Custodianship of Worship. The first Amzi’s line helped preserve the sacred music that taught Israel’s doctrine, shaped its prayers, and prepared hearts for the Messiah. Spiritual Lessons and Application • Strength for Service. Like Amzi, every servant of God derives power from the LORD, not from personal talent or heritage (Zechariah 4:6). Related Names and Themes Names built on the same root include Amaziah and Amatsiah, reinforcing the motif of divine strength. Together they highlight a recurring biblical principle: genuine might is reserved for those who trust and obey the LORD. Forms and Transliterations אַמְצִ֣י אַמְצִ֥י אמצי ’am·ṣî ’amṣî amTziLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:46 HEB: בֶּן־ אַמְצִ֥י בֶן־ בָּנִ֖י NAS: the son of Amzi, the son of Bani, KJV: The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, INT: the son of Amzi the son of Bani Nehemiah 11:12 2 Occurrences |
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