Mahath מַ֫חַת
Levite who assisted in distributing tithes during Hezekiah's reign.
Who is Mahath in the Bible?
Mahath was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah and played a role in his religious reforms. According to 2 Chronicles 31:13, he was appointed as an assistant to oversee the distribution of tithes and offerings that the people brought to the Temple. His work was part of Hezekiah's broader effort to restore proper worship practices and ensure that the Levites and priests received adequate support for their service. Mahath's role illustrates the administrative structure the Levites maintained in managing the Temple's resources and the importance of proper stewardship during a period of spiritual renewal in Judah.
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
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- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַ֫חַת |