Amariah, son of Meraioth
The name Amariah means “the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord.” Amariah is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 6:7.
Family of Amariah
Who was Amariah?
One of the descendants of Aaron by Eleazar (1 Chr. 6:7, 52). He was probably the last of the high priests of Eleazar’s line prior to the transfer of that office to Eli, of the line of Ithamar.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Amariah
- 1 Chronicles 6:7
Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub,
- 1 Chronicles 6:52
Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son,