Levite singer and gatekeeper during the time of Nehemiah.
Mattaniah
Named in 4 verses across 2 books, first in 1 Chronicles 9:15.
מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּMattaniah
The name means “gift, or hope, of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Mica
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Mattaniah Written by AI
Mattaniah was a Levite who lived during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He served as a singer and gatekeeper in the temple. In the genealogies of the Levites, Mattaniah is listed as a descendant of Asaph, one of the chief musicians appointed by David (1 Chronicles 9:15). During the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Mattaniah was among the Levites who led the people in praise and thanksgiving to God (Nehemiah 11:17). His role as a singer and gatekeeper highlights the importance of worship and service in the restored community of Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Mattaniah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gift of Jehovah. (1.) A Levite, son of Heman, the chief of the ninth class of temple singers (1 Chr. 25:4, 16).
(2.) A Levite who assisted in purifying the temple at the reformation under Hezekiah (2 Chr. 29:13).
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(3.) The original name of Zedekiah (q.v.), the last of the kings of Judah (2 Kings 24:17). He was the third son of Josiah, who fell at Megiddo. He succeeded his nephew Jehoiakin.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;
- Nehemiah 11:17
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
- Nehemiah 12:8
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving.
- Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.