Amariah

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 1 verse

the name means Jah has said (i.e. promised) Strong's Lexicon

Amariah was the chief priest who assisted King Jehoshaphat in his judicial reforms in Judah.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Said by Jehovah. (1.) One of the descendants of Aaron by Eleazar (1 Chr. 6:7, 52). He was probably the last of the high priests of Eleazar's line prior to the transfer of that office to Eli, of the line of Ithamar.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 2 Chronicles 19:11.

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Verses that name Amariah

2 Chronicles 19:11 Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”