Amsi
Priest in the lineage of Immer, mentioned in the book of Nehemiah and First Chronicles
Amzi was a priest mentioned in the genealogy in the book of Nehemiah (Neh 11:13), and probably also in 1 Chronicles (1 Chr 9:12), where the name form Meshillemith/Meshullamot may cover an overlapping family member. He belonged to the priestly family of Immer, one of the most prominent priestly lines in Israel, and was a link in the priestly lineage between his father Zechariah and the other ancestors tracing back to Immer. This priestly heritage was passed on to those who served in the temple in Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian exile. The inclusion of Amzi in the genealogy testifies to the great emphasis placed on preserving the priestly lines, which was essential for ensuring legitimate temple service in the rebuilt sanctuary.
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Mentioned in the genealogy in the book of Nehemiah
Amsi is listed in the genealogy of priests who lived in Jerusalem after the return from Babylon. He is mentioned as the son of Zechariah in the priestly lineage that traces back to Immer.
Parallel lineage in First Chronicles
In First Chronicles there is a parallel list of priests in Jerusalem, where the name forms vary somewhat from those in the book of Nehemiah. Amsi's ancestral line can be recognized in the list leading back to Immer.