Lexical Summary Amasyah: Amaziah Original Word: עֲמַסְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amasiah From amac and Yahh; Jah has loaded; Amasjah, an Israelite -- Amasiah. see HEBREW amac see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amas and Yah Definition "Yah has loaded," a man of Judah NASB Translation Amasiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲמַסְיָה proper name, masculine name in Judah2Chronicles 17:16, ᵐ5 Μασαιας, ᵐ5L Αμασιας (compare Phoenician אשמנעמס, בעלעמס CISi. 139, 169, 719, see also GrayProp. N. 296 f.). Topical Lexicon Overview Amasiah appears once in Scripture, serving in the army of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (2 Chronicles 17:16). Though briefly mentioned, his life offers a concise picture of wholehearted devotion and voluntary service in the kingdom of Judah during a season of national reform and divine favor. Historical Setting King Jehoshaphat (circa 873-848 BC) fortified Judah militarily and spiritually. 2 Chronicles 17 records his wide-ranging reforms: removing the high places, sending teachers of the Law throughout the land, and organizing a disciplined defense. Within the list of commanders stationed in Jerusalem, the Chronicler singles out Amasiah: “Next to him was Amasiah son of Zichri, who volunteered himself to the LORD, and with him two hundred thousand mighty warriors” (2 Chronicles 17:16). The roster spans leaders from Judah and Benjamin, but only Amasiah receives the distinctive note that he “volunteered himself to the LORD.” Voluntary Devotion The verb translated “volunteered” (often rendered elsewhere “willingly offered”) denotes a free, uncoerced act rooted in gratitude and loyalty to God (cf. Exodus 35:29; Ezra 7:13). Amasiah’s service illustrates that even amid organized military systems, individual consecration remained vital. His commitment was not merely patriotic; it was primarily spiritual, flowing from personal allegiance to the covenant God. Military Significance • Command Responsibility: He led two hundred thousand “mighty warriors,” a sizeable force comparable to other leading divisions in Jehoshaphat’s army (2 Chronicles 17:14-18). Spiritual Themes 1. Wholehearted Service: Amasiah embodies Psalm 110:3, “Your people will volunteer freely on the day of Your power.” True strength lies in hearts yielded to God. Distinction from Similar Names Though phonetically close to Amaziah (2 Kings 14) and Amasai (1 Chronicles 12), Amasiah stands alone in 2 Chronicles 17:16. The Chronicler’s deliberate addition of the covenantal suffix “-iah” (“the LORD”) underscores his spiritual orientation. Legacy and Lessons • Quiet Faithfulness Matters: Scripture sometimes grants only a verse to faithful servants, yet their devotion contributes to the larger redemptive story. Key Reference Related Texts for Study Exodus 35:29; Psalm 110:3; Ezra 7:13; Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 4:10 Forms and Transliterations עֲמַסְיָ֣ה עמסיה ‘ă·mas·yāh ‘ămasyāh amasYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 17:16 HEB: וְעַל־ יָדוֹ֙ עֲמַסְיָ֣ה בֶן־ זִכְרִ֔י NAS: and next to him Amasiah the son KJV: And next him [was] Amasiah the son INT: and and next him Amasiah the son of Zichri 1 Occurrence |
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