Amok
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Amok in the Bible?
Amok was a priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel, as recorded in Ezra 2:63 and Nehemiah 7:63.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Amok helps readers trace the lineage of the priestly families that re-established religious leadership in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Amok reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Amok in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Amok clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:63Nehemiah 7:63
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
"Amok." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/amok/