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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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He talked about how the powerful Amaziah tried to intimidate the humble Amos, who warned of the impending doom of Israel.

From Washington Post

Amaziah is mentioned in chap. xxiv, v.

From Project Gutenberg

Joash of Israel defeated him at Bethshemesh; Amaziah was taken prisoner and his army dispersed.

From Project Gutenberg

Against the Edomites Amaziah contended with more success.

From Project Gutenberg

Amaziah also fell before a conspiracy.

From Project Gutenberg