A high priest from the tribe of Levi during the time of King Jehoshaphat, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 19:11.
About Amariah (2 Chronicles 19:11)
A common Old Testament name, meaning “the Lord has spoken” or “the Lord has promised.”
The son of Meraioth, a descendant of Aaron’s son Eleazer (1 Chronicles 6:7, 52).
Key References
Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”
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2 Chronicles (1)
Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”