Lexical Summary Amasay: Amasai Original Word: עֲמָשַׂי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amasai From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites -- Amasai. see HEBREW amac NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Amasa Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Amasai (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲמָשַׂי proper name, masculine (compare foregoing); — 1 warrior of David 1 Chronicles 12:19 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:18), Αμασαι, perhaps = אֲבִישִׁי (2 Samuel 23:18). 2 Levites: a. 1 Chronicles 6:10; 1 Chronicles 6:20 (עֲמָשָׂ֑י). b.2Chronicles 29:12. c. priest 1 Chronicles 15:24. Topical Lexicon Genealogical Foundations within Levi (1 Chronicles 6:25; 6:35) Amasai first appears in the Kohathite pedigree that culminates in Samuel and the temple musicians. The Chronicler’s dual mention of the name affirms the legal right of his descendants to serve at the sanctuary and highlights God’s regard for unnoticed yet indispensable servants whose faithfulness sustains public worship. Spirit-Empowered Loyalty to David (1 Chronicles 12:19) During David’s exile a Benjamite commander named Amasai leads seasoned warriors to the future king. “Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, chief of the Thirty, and he said, ‘We are yours, O David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.’ So David received them and made them leaders of his troops”. Amasai thus models bold, Spirit-prompted allegiance that privileges divine purpose above tribal solidarity. Priestly Trumpeter before the Ark (1 Chronicles 15:24) At the Ark’s joyful ascent to Jerusalem, Amasai—now identified as a priest—is appointed to trumpet before the sacred procession: “Shebaniah, Jehoshaphat, Nathanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, were to blow the trumpets before the Ark of God”. Trumpets, long used to announce God’s presence (Numbers 10), here proclaim His enthronement in the new capital. Amasai’s ministry fuses music with priestly duty, foreshadowing the temple liturgy that will culminate in the Psalms. Ancestral Link to Hezekiah’s Revival (2 Chronicles 29:12) Generations later, temple reform under Hezekiah features “Mahath son of Amasai,” a Levite eager to cleanse the sanctuary. Though the father is otherwise unrecorded, his name guarantees his son’s genealogical legitimacy, proving that quiet fidelity in one generation can fuel revival in the next. Theological Reflections 1. Covenant Continuity: The recurring name across centuries underscores God’s preservation of ministering lineages. Practical Applications • Honor spiritual heritage; the unnoticed faithfulness of predecessors sustains present ministry. Conclusion From genealogical lists to battlefield pledges, from trumpet blasts to temple reform, the several men named Amasai embody steadfast allegiance to God’s purposes. Their cumulative witness invites every believer to serve faithfully, speak courageously, and steward a legacy that prepares others to meet the Lord’s call. Forms and Transliterations וַעֲמָשַׂ֡י ועמשי עֲמָשַׂ֖י עֲמָשַׂ֞י עֲמָשַׂי֮ עֲמָשָֽׂי׃ עמשי עמשי׃ ‘ă·mā·śay ‘ă·mā·śāy ‘ămāśay ‘ămāśāy amaSai vaamaSai wa‘ămāśay wa·‘ă·mā·śayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:25 HEB: וּבְנֵי֙ אֶלְקָנָ֔ה עֲמָשַׂ֖י וַאֲחִימֽוֹת׃ NAS: of Elkanah [were] Amasai and Ahimoth. KJV: of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth. INT: the sons of Elkanah Amasai and Ahimoth 1 Chronicles 6:35 1 Chronicles 12:19 1 Chronicles 15:24 2 Chronicles 29:12 5 Occurrences |
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