Mahath מַ֫חַת
Levite who assisted in distributing tithes during Hezekiah's reign.
Biography
Mahath was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He was appointed as one of the assistants to oversee the distribution of tithes and offerings brought by the people to the Temple. This event took place during Hezekiah's religious reforms, when he sought to restore proper worship and support for the Levites and priests (2Ch.31.13).
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַ֫חַת | H4287H |