Bible Dictionary

Amittai

The name Amittai means “true; fearing”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

True, the father of Jonah the prophet, a native of Gath-hepher (2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(true), father of the prophet Jonah. (2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

a-mit'-i ('amittay, "faithful"): The father of the prophet Jonah. He was from Gath-hepher in Zebulun (2Ki 14:25; Jon 1:1).