Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite who helped cleanse the temple during Hezekiah's reign.
Who is Mattaniah in the Bible?
Mattaniah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah and played a role in the temple's restoration. When Hezekiah initiated religious reforms to restore proper worship in Judah, he commissioned the cleansing and consecration of the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and defilement during his father Ahaz's reign (2 Chronicles 29:13). Mattaniah was among the Levites who actively participated in removing unclean items and preparing the temple for renewed worship. His service represents the broader spiritual revival that Hezekiah led, marking a significant turning point as the nation returned to proper devotion to the Lord.
Biography
Mattaniah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. When Hezekiah initiated a reformation to restore proper worship in Judah, he ordered the cleansing and consecration of the temple, which had been neglected and defiled during the reign of his father, Ahaz. Mattaniah was among the Levites who participated in this cleansing process, removing the unclean items from the temple and preparing it for proper worship (2Ch.29.13). This event marked a significant turning point in Judah's spiritual life, as Hezekiah sought to lead the nation back to the Lord.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:13
"Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ |