Bible Dictionary

Amittai

People & Groups • Old Testament

Amittai was the father of Jonah the prophet. He was associated with Gath-hepher in the territory of Zebulun.

Definition

Amittai, meaning “true” or “faithful,” was the father of Jonah the prophet. He came from Gath-hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun.

Amittai is mentioned as Jonah’s father in the introductions to the historical and prophetic references concerning Jonah.

His home, Gath-hepher, is identified with the territory of Zebulun.

2 Kings 14:25 Jonah 1:1

Easton's Bible Dictionary

True, the father of Jonah the prophet, a native of Gath-hepher (2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(true), father of the prophet Jonah. (2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>a-mit'-i ('amittay, "faithful"): The father of the prophet Jonah. He was from Gath-hepher in Zebulun (2Ki 14:25; Jon 1:1).</p>