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Amasa

Amasa in the Bible — set over David's army in place of Joab (2SA 17:25). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.

Name meaning: sparing the people

Profile

Gender
male
Scripture References
6 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Amasaproper name
Hebrew
עֲמָשָׂא
Transliteration
amasa
Meaning
[my] people are from Jesse
Greek
Αμεσσαϊ
Reference
2SA 17:25
Strong's
H6021
Amasaiproper name
Hebrew
עֲמָשַׂי
Transliteration
amasay
Meaning
[my] people are from Jesse
Greek
Αμασαι
Reference
1CH 12:18
Strong's
H6022

Family & Relationships (4)

son

Ithra(2SA 17:25)
Abigail(2SA 17:25)

half-brother

Joab(2SA 17:25)

killed by

Joab(2SA 20:10)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Amasa in the Bible?

Amasa is described in the Bible as set over David's army in place of Joab (2SA 17:25).

What does the name Amasa mean?

The name Amasa means “sparing the people” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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