Bible Figure
Amittai
father of the prophet Jonah
Amittai was the father of the prophet Jonah and is associated with Gath-hepher in the northern kingdom of Israel.
Biography
Second Kings 14 identifies Jonah as 'Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher,' whose word concerning restoration of Israel's territory was fulfilled during Jeroboam II's reign. The Book of Jonah likewise opens by identifying its prophet as Jonah son of Amittai. Scripture provides no independent narrative or further personal information about Amittai.
Biblical Significance
Amittai's significance is genealogical as the father who identifies Jonah across both Kings and the Book of Jonah. No fuller biography is preserved.