Zambri
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zambri in the Bible?
Zambri is listed among the sons of Ezora who divorced their foreign wives during the return from Babylonian exile, with textual variants in Ezra 10:42 identifying him as Amariah, and a parallel name appearing as Zimri in 1 Maccabees 2:26.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Zambri and his variant name Amariah aids in resolving textual discrepancies within the Hebrew Bible and clarifies the specific individuals involved in the religious reforms of the Persian period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zambri reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zambri in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zambri clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:42
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
"Zambri." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zambri/