Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite singer, descendant of Asaph, during Nehemiah's time.
Biography
Mattaniah was a Levite who lived during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the chief musicians appointed by David. Mattaniah served as a singer in the temple (Neh.11.22). During the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Mattaniah was among the Levites who led the people in praise and thanksgiving to God (Neh.12.35). His role as a singer highlights the importance of worship and the role of skilled musicians in the restored community of Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 11:22
"The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica, of the sons of Asaph, the singers, over the business of God’s house."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:35
"and some of the priests’ sons with trumpets: Zechariah the son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph;"
Study Nehemiah →
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ | H4983O |