Amaziah
Amaziah in the Bible — King of Judah, son of Joash (2KI 12:21). Amaziah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the strength of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The son of Joash who became king of Judah, Amaziah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. He executed his father's murderers but spared their children, obeying God's law. After defeating Edom, he foolishly brought back their gods to worship. He challenged Israel's king to battle and was defeated and captured.
Significance
Amaziah exemplifies the danger of incomplete devotion to God and the folly of pride, showing that past victories don't guarantee future success when God is abandoned.
Key Events
Names & Labels (2)
- Hebrew
- אֲמַצְיָ֥ה
- Transliteration
- amatsəyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is powerful
- Greek
- Αμεσσιας
- Reference
- 2KI 12:21
- Strong's
- H558
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλέως Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 13:12
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Notes
He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart. (2CH 25:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Amaziah in the Bible?
Amaziah is described in the Bible as King of Judah, son of Joash (2KI 12:21). Amaziah belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Amaziah mean?
The name Amaziah means “the strength of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.