Levite who assisted Ezra in reading the Law.
Mattithiah
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 8:4.
מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּMattithiah
About Mattithiah Written by AI
Mattithiah was a Levite who lived during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. When Ezra read the Book of the Law to the people in Jerusalem, Mattithiah was one of the Levites who stood beside him on the platform (Nehemiah 8:4). The Levites were responsible for helping the people understand the Law as it was being read. This event marked a significant moment in the spiritual reformation of the Israelites, as they recommitted themselves to follow God's commandments and covenant.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Mattithiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gift of Jehovah. (1.) One of the sons of Jeduthun (1 Chr. 25:3, 21).
(2.) The eldest son of Shallum, of the family of Korah (1 Chr. 9:31).
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(3.) One who stood by Ezra while reading the law (Neh. 8:4).
(4.) The son of Amos, and father of Joseph, in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:25).
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
- Nehemiah 8:4
Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
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