Amzi is a biblical name found in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. The name Amzi, which means "my strength" or "strong," is associated with two individuals in the Bible, both of whom are linked to the Levitical priesthood, highlighting the importance of lineage and service in the worship practices of ancient Israel.

1. Amzi, the Levite Ancestor: The first mention of Amzi is found in the genealogical records of the Levites, specifically in the lineage of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi. In 1 Chronicles 6:46 , Amzi is listed as a descendant of Merari, indicating his role within the Levitical order: "The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer." This passage situates Amzi within the broader context of the Levitical families responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and later the temple. The Merarites, to whom Amzi belonged, were tasked with the care and transportation of the tabernacle's structural components, underscoring the practical and spiritual responsibilities of the Levites.

2. Amzi, the Priest: Another individual named Amzi is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:12 as part of the priestly community residing in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile: "and their associates who performed the work of the temple—822 men; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah." This Amzi is noted as an ancestor of Adaiah, a priest who returned to Jerusalem to help restore the worship practices and temple services. The inclusion of Amzi in this genealogical record emphasizes the continuity of priestly service and the restoration of religious life in post-exilic Israel.

The name Amzi, though not frequently mentioned, represents the enduring legacy of the Levitical and priestly lines in maintaining the worship and religious traditions of Israel. The genealogies in which Amzi appears serve as a testament to the faithfulness of these families in upholding their sacred duties across generations. Through these records, the Bible underscores the importance of heritage, service, and the divine calling of the Levites and priests in the spiritual life of the nation.Amzi

strong, mighty

Amzi

(strong).

1. A Levite of the family of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:46)
2. A priest. (Nehemiah 11:12)

AMZI

am'-zi (`amtsi, "my strength"):

(1) A Levite of the family of Merari (1 Chronicles 6:46).

(2) A priest of the family of Adaiah in the second temple. His father's name was Zechariah (Nehemiah 11:12).

557. Amtsi -- two Israelites
... two Israelites. Transliteration: Amtsi Phonetic Spelling: (am-tsee') Short Definition:
Amzi. Word Origin from amets Definition two Isr. NASB Word Usage Amzi (2) ...
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Index of Names.
... 414, 465 CELANO, Thomas di., 62, 63 CENNICK, John, 124, 126, 504 CHALMERS, Thomas,
225, 226 CHANDLER, John, 485 CHANDLER, S., 270 CHAPIN, Amzi, 275 CHARLEMAGNE ...
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Old Revival Hymns.
... Gray-headed men and women remember being sung to sleep by their mothers with
that old-fashioned evening song to Amzi Chapin's[23] tune". ...
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Amzi (2 Occurrences)
...AMZI. am'-zi (`amtsi, "my strength"): (1) A Levite of the family of Merari (1
Chronicles 6:46). ... Multi-Version Concordance Amzi (2 Occurrences). ...
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822 (1 Occurrence)
... 11:12 and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Jeroham (11 Occurrences)
... 11:12 and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Jero'ham (10 Occurrences)
... and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Malchi'jah (12 Occurrences)
... and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Malchijah (15 Occurrences)
... 11:12 and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Malkijah (13 Occurrences)
... and their brethren that did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty and two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Malchiah (10 Occurrences)
... their brethren that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two:
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Pelaliah (1 Occurrence)
... 11:12 and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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Pashhur (12 Occurrences)
... 11:12 and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two;
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son ...
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