Ami
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Ami in the Bible?
AMI is an individual identified in Nehemiah 7:59 as belonging to the group of Solomon's servants who returned from Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing AMI as part of the 'Solomon's servants' group helps readers distinguish between different categories of returnees in the census lists, clarifying the social structure and lineage of the post-exilic community described in Ezra and Nehemiah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Ami reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ami in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ami clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 7:59
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ami." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ami/