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Amaziah

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[am-uh-zahy-uh] / ˌæm əˈzaɪ ə /
Douay Bible, Amasias

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a son and successor of Joash as king of Judah.


Etymology

Origin of Amaziah

From Hebrew Amaṣyāh, Amaṣyāhū “God is mighty”

Example Sentences

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Amaziah and Joash, kings of Judah, are striking proofs of this.

From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles

They were again subdued about half a century later by Amaziah, and again, in the reign of Ahaz, recovered their independence, which they maintained till the time of the invasion of Judea by Nebuchadnezzar.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various

With what victory did Amaziah begin his reign? 281-285 T.J.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

After this humiliation Amaziah reigned, probably wisely, more than fifteen years, until falling into evil courses, he was slain in a conspiracy, B.C.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

Such an one was Amaziah king of Judah.

From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by Kerr, James