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|'''[[:Category:Lehite PN|Lehite PN]]'''
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|Rebel who became king of the [[LAMANITE(S)|L<small>AMANITES</small>]], ca. 73–67 BC ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/46.3,%204,%205,%206,%207,%2010,%2011,%2028,%2029,%2030,%2031,%2032,%2033?lang=eng#2 Alma 46:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 28, 29, 30 (x3), 31, 32, 33]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/47.1,%203,%204,%2011,%2012,%2013,%2014,%2015,%2016,%2018,%2019,%2020,%2021,%2022,%2025,%2027,%2030,%2032,%2033,%2034,%2035?lang=eng#primary 47:1, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 (x3), 14, 15 (x2), 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 (x2), 22, 25, 27 (x2), 30, 32, 33, 34, 35]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/48.1,%207?lang=eng#primary 48:1, 7]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/49.10,%2011,%2025?lang=eng#9 49:10, 11, 25]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/51.9,%2011,%2012,%2023,%2025,%2027,%2030,%2032,%2033,%2037?lang=eng#8 51:9, 11, 12, 23 (x2), 25, 27, 30, 32, 33, 37]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/52.1,%203?lang=eng#primary 52:1, 3 (x2)]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/54.16?lang=eng#15 54:16]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/55.5?lang=eng#4 55:5]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/62.35?lang=eng#34 62:35])
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'''Etymology'''


Lehite PN Rebel who became king of the Lamanites, ca. 73–67 BC (Alma 46:3; 62:35)
As with [[AMALEKI|A<small>MALEKI</small>]] and its gentilic, the temptation is to see the common Semitic root ''mlk'' or the biblical [[Personal Name|PN]] and gentilic ''ʿmlq'', Amalek. It is possible that the ending, -''iah'', is the theophoric [[HEBREW|H<small>EBREW</small>]] shortened form of the [[Divine Name|DN]] ''yhwh'', Jehovah. If so, this would be the only instance in the Book of Mormon onomasticon. In the only other possible example, [[MOSIAH|M<small>OSIAH</small>]], the theophoric nature of -''iah'' is questionable. (All other names in the Book of Mormon with the -''iah'' ending are biblical.)


As with Amaleki and its gentilic, the temptation is to see the common Semitic root mlk or the biblical PN and gentilic ʿmlq, Amalek. It is possible that the ending, -iah,
The etymology based on biblical Amalek has strengths and weaknesses. It would account for the initial vowel (though the etymology is still unclear). But unless this was a name given to him by his enemies, it would be difficult to explain how a [[NEPHITE(S)|N<small>EPHITE</small>]] could have a name based on an Old Testament people despised by the [[HEBREW|H<small>EBREWS</small>]]. If it were given to him by the righteous [[NEPHITE(S)|N<small>EPHITES</small>]], it would be difficult to explain why they would add the theophoric element ([[Jo Ann Hackett|JH]]). Note however the biblical [[Personal Name|PN]] of a priest in the days of King [[DAVID|D<small>AVID</small>]], ''ʿbd-ʾdm'' Obed-Edom, which could be interpreted as “servant of [[EDOM|E<small>DOM</small>]],” the people who in later biblical periods, particularly in Hezekiah’s day, were despised by the Jews.  
is the theophoric Hebrew shortened form of the divine name yhwh, Jehovah. If so, this would be the only instance in the Book of Mormon onomasticon. In the only
other possible example, Mosiah, the theophoric nature of -iah is questionable. (All other names in the Book of Mormon with the -iah ending are biblical.)


The etymology based on biblical Amalek has strengths and weaknesses. It would account for the initial vowel (though the etymology is still unclear). But unless this was
A remote possibility, though hardly plausible, is a feminine form, ''ʿmlqyh'', Amalekiah, “Amalekitess,” which would explain all the vowels and consonants ([[Jo Ann Hackett|JH]]).  
a name given to him by his enemies, it would be difficult to explain how a Nephite could have a name based on an Old Testament people despised by the Hebrews. If it
were given to him by the righteous Nephites, it would be difficult to explain why they would add the theophoric element (JH). Note however the biblical PN of a priest in
the days of King David, ʿbd-ʾdm Obed-Edom, which could be interpreted as “servant of Edom,” the people who in later biblical periods, particularly in Hezekiah’s day,
were despised by the Jews.  


A remote possibility, though hardly plausible, is a feminine form, ʿmlqyh, Amalekiah, “Amalekitess,” which would explain all the vowels and consonants (JH).  
It is possible that '''A<small>MALICKIAH</small>''' is related to [[AMALEKI|A<small>MALEKI</small>]], though the Book of Mormon consistently writes the latter with a “''k''” and the former with “''ck''.”<ref>For all the variant spellings of these names see [[Royal J. Skousen|Skousen]], Royal. ''Analysis of Textual Variants of the Book of Mormon'' 6 Parts. Provo, UT: [[Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies|FARMS]], 2005. For [[AMALEKI|A<small>MALEKI</small>]] see p. 1116 and for '''A<small>MALICKIAH</small>''' p. 2529. Also see [[Robert F. Smith|Smith, Robert F.]] ''Critical Text'' Second Edition. Provo, UT: [[Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies|FARMS]] 1986-7, Appendix III, “Book of Mormon Onomasticon Variants, 1225”).</ref>


If the ending is the theophoric name and the first element were somehow from the root ''mlk'', then it would have the ironic meaning “Yahweh is king” or “Yahweh rules,” borne by a man who contrived to make not God, but himself, king ([[John W. Welch|JWW]]).


It is possible that Amalickiah is related to Amaleki, though the Book of Mormon consistently writes the latter with a “k” and the former with “ck.
See Book of Mormon [[AMALEKI|A<small>MALEKI</small>]], [[AMLICI|A<small>MLICI</small>]], [[AMULEK|A<small>MULEK</small>]], [[MULEK|M<small>ULEK</small>]], [[MELEK|M<small>ELEK</small>]], et al.


Notes
See also [[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant]]
If the ending is the theophoric name and the first element were somehow from the root mlk, then it would have the ironic meaning “Yahweh is king” or “Yahweh rules,”
borne by a man who contrived to make not God, but himself, king (JWW).


Cf. Book of Mormon Amaleki, Amlici, Amulek, Mulek, Melek, et al.
'''Variants'''
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[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amaleki]], [[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Ameleckiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amaleckeah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amelickiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amelickidh]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amalickaah]],  
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amaleckiah]],  
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Aaalickiah]],  
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amelickaah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amalkiah]],  
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Ameleckiak]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amalickeah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amellckiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Ameleckeah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amalichiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amelechiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amelichiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Ammuckiah]],
[[Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant|Amalekiah]]
'''[[Deseret Alphabet]]:''' 𐐈𐐣𐐈𐐢𐐆𐐗𐐌𐐂 (æmælɪkaɪɑː), 𐐈𐐣𐐈𐐢𐐆𐐄𐐌𐐂 (æmælɪoʊaɪɑː)
 
'''Notes'''
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Revision as of 13:07, 15 June 2017

Lehite PN 1. Rebel who became king of the LAMANITES, ca. 73–67 BC (Alma 46:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 28, 29, 30 (x3), 31, 32, 33; 47:1, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 (x3), 14, 15 (x2), 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 (x2), 22, 25, 27 (x2), 30, 32, 33, 34, 35; 48:1, 7; 49:10, 11, 25; 51:9, 11, 12, 23 (x2), 25, 27, 30, 32, 33, 37; 52:1, 3 (x2); 54:16; 55:5; 62:35)

Etymology

As with AMALEKI and its gentilic, the temptation is to see the common Semitic root mlk or the biblical PN and gentilic ʿmlq, Amalek. It is possible that the ending, -iah, is the theophoric HEBREW shortened form of the DN yhwh, Jehovah. If so, this would be the only instance in the Book of Mormon onomasticon. In the only other possible example, MOSIAH, the theophoric nature of -iah is questionable. (All other names in the Book of Mormon with the -iah ending are biblical.)

The etymology based on biblical Amalek has strengths and weaknesses. It would account for the initial vowel (though the etymology is still unclear). But unless this was a name given to him by his enemies, it would be difficult to explain how a NEPHITE could have a name based on an Old Testament people despised by the HEBREWS. If it were given to him by the righteous NEPHITES, it would be difficult to explain why they would add the theophoric element (JH). Note however the biblical PN of a priest in the days of King DAVID, ʿbd-ʾdm Obed-Edom, which could be interpreted as “servant of EDOM,” the people who in later biblical periods, particularly in Hezekiah’s day, were despised by the Jews.

A remote possibility, though hardly plausible, is a feminine form, ʿmlqyh, Amalekiah, “Amalekitess,” which would explain all the vowels and consonants (JH).

It is possible that AMALICKIAH is related to AMALEKI, though the Book of Mormon consistently writes the latter with a “k” and the former with “ck.”[1]

If the ending is the theophoric name and the first element were somehow from the root mlk, then it would have the ironic meaning “Yahweh is king” or “Yahweh rules,” borne by a man who contrived to make not God, but himself, king (JWW).

See Book of Mormon AMALEKI, AMLICI, AMULEK, MULEK, MELEK, et al.

See also Amalickiah / Ameleckiah Variant

Variants

Amaleki, Ameleckiah, Amaleckeah, Amelickiah, Amelickidh, Amalickaah, Amaleckiah, Aaalickiah, Amelickaah, Amalkiah, Ameleckiak, Amalickeah, Amellckiah, Ameleckeah, Amalichiah, Amelechiah, Amelichiah, Ammuckiah, Amalekiah

Deseret Alphabet: 𐐈𐐣𐐈𐐢𐐆𐐗𐐌𐐂 (æmælɪkaɪɑː), 𐐈𐐣𐐈𐐢𐐆𐐄𐐌𐐂 (æmælɪoʊaɪɑː)

Notes


  1. For all the variant spellings of these names see Skousen, Royal. Analysis of Textual Variants of the Book of Mormon 6 Parts. Provo, UT: FARMS, 2005. For AMALEKI see p. 1116 and for AMALICKIAH p. 2529. Also see Smith, Robert F. Critical Text Second Edition. Provo, UT: FARMS 1986-7, Appendix III, “Book of Mormon Onomasticon Variants, 1225”).
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