Amariah (2 Chronicles 19:11)
The name Amariah means “the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord.” Amariah is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 2 Chronicles 19:11.
Who was Amariah?
A “chief priest” who took an active part in the reformation under Jehoshaphat (2 Chr. 19:11); probably the same as mentioned in 1 Chr. 6:9.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Amariah
- 2 Chronicles 19:11
And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the Lord; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king’s matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the Lord shall be with the good.