Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ
Levite singer, descendant of Asaph, during Nehemiah's time.
Who is Mattaniah in the Bible?
Mattaniah was a Levite singer and descendant of Asaph who served in the temple during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 11:22 as a singer responsible for the daily work of the temple, and again in Nehemiah 12:35 as one of the Levites who led the people in praise and thanksgiving during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. As a descendant of Asaph, one of David's chief musicians, Mattaniah continued a family tradition of leading God's people in worship. His prominence in the restored community underscores the vital role that skilled musicians and singers played in rebuilding Israel's spiritual life after exile.
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.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 11:22
"Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 12:35
"and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ |