Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite singer and gatekeeper during the time of Nehemiah.
Who is Mattaniah in the Bible?
Mattaniah was a Levite singer and gatekeeper who served in the Jerusalem temple during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. According to 1 Chronicles 9:15, he was descended from Asaph, one of the chief musicians appointed by King David. During the dedication of Jerusalem's rebuilt wall, Mattaniah led the Levites in songs of praise and thanksgiving to God, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:17 and 12:8, 25. His role exemplifies the restored community's commitment to worship and the central place of music and service in Israel's spiritual life following the exile.
Biography
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 (1Ch.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 (Neh.11.17; 12.8, 25). His role as a singer and gatekeeper highlights the importance of worship and service in the restored community of Israel.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
"Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph;"
Nehemiah 3 verses
- 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."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:8
"The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:25
"Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ |