Bible Person

Amasai

Meaning: strong · Male · 1 cross reference

This Amasai entry refers to the priest appointed to sound the trumpets before the ark, not to the leader at David's stronghold or the father of Mahath. He belongs to the liturgical personnel of David's ark procession. First appears in 1 Chr 15:24.1

AI summary: This Amasai matters because his single cross reference places him in the carefully ordered worship surrounding the ark's movement to Jerusalem. The entry underscores that public praise in David's reign depended on named priests carrying out specific sacred roles. Taken together, the material presents this Amasai as a priestly participant in one of Israel's great liturgical events.1

Central Figure

Amasai

Meaning: strong

One of the priests appointed to precede the ark with blowing of trumpets on its removal from the house of Obed-edom (1 Chr.