Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Amasiah, the son of Zichri, was a commander who willingly offered himself for the service of the Lord during the reign of King Jehoshaphat.
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Amasiah was the son of Zichri and served as a commander during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is described as a man who willingly offered himself for the service of the Lord. This suggests that Amasiah was a devoted follower of God and was committed to serving Him faithfully. As a commander, Amasiah likely played a significant role in Jehoshaphat's army and in the defense of the kingdom of Judah.
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Burden of (i.e., “sustained by”) Jehovah, the “son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the Lord,” a captain over thousands under Jehoshaphat (2 Chr. 17:16; comp. Judg. 5:9).
(whom Jehovah bears), son of Zichri and captain of 200,000 warriors of Judah in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 17:16) (B.C. 910.)
AMASI'AH (whom Jehovah bears), the son of Zichri, captain of 200,000 men under Jehoshaphat. 2 Chr 17:16.
AMASI'AH (whom Jehovah bears), the son of Zichri, captain of 200,000 men under Jehoshaphat. 2 Chr 17:16.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6007
and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor.
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