עַמִּיאֵל (am.mi.el)
am.mi.el
Ammiel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 6 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ammiel, meaning "my kinsman is God," appears six times in the Hebrew Bible, referring to four distinct individuals across different eras. This repetition highlights how personal names often carried theological weight, affirming divine relationship within a family line.
One bearer was a spy from the tribe of Dan sent to explore Canaan, who later died in a plague for bringing a negative report (Numbers 13:12). Another was Eliam, father of Bathsheba and husband of David, identified by this name in 2 Samuel 11:3. A third figure served as a doorkeeper in the temple, son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:5), while a fourth was the grandfather of Machir, who supported Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:4).
Though these men are minor figures, their shared name connects them to a broader theme of God’s faithfulness to His people. The variation in their roles—from spy to royal relative to temple servant—shows how the same name could belong to very different lives.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ammiel means 'my kinsman is God.' It appears in Scripture attached to several different men from various walks of life. One was a spy who explored the land of Canaan, another was a grandfather who cared for Mephibosheth, and a third served as a temple doorkeeper. Though their stories differ, each name declares that God is closely related to His people.
This truth offers comfort when you feel isolated or forgotten. You are not an outsider looking in; you belong to a family where the Creator Himself is your nearest relative. Whether you serve in quiet roles or visible ones, this kinship remains steady and secure.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 6 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ammiel6×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עַמִּיאֵ֖ל3×
- עַמִּיאֵל֙1×
- עַמִּיאֵֽל\׃1×
- עַמִּיאֵ֤ל1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 13:12
Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.
This verse identifies Ammiel as a spy from Dan, showing the name's use among tribal leaders during the wilderness journey.
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II Samuel 9:4
The king said to him, “Where is he?” Ziba said to the king, “Behold, he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, in Lo Debar.”
Here Ammiel is noted as Machir's father, highlighting his role in the lineage that provided care for King David's grandson.
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I Chronicles 26:5
Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth; for God blessed him.
This occurrence lists Ammiel as a doorkeeper, linking the name to faithful service within the temple structure.