Mattenai מַתְּנַי
Priest during the time of Joiakim.
Who is Mattenai in the Bible?
Mattenai was a priest who served during the time of Joiakim, the high priest in the period following the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 12:19, Mattenai is listed as the head of the priestly family of Joiarib among those priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem. His prominence in the priestly records suggests he played an important role in reestablishing Jewish religious practices and worship as the Israelites worked to rebuild their temple and community after exile. Mattenai's mention in the genealogical records reflects the careful organization of the priesthood during this crucial period of restoration and spiritual renewal for the Jewish people.
Biography
Mattenai was a priest who lived during the time of Joiakim, the high priest who served after the Babylonian exile. In the list of priests and Levites who returned to Jerusalem, Mattenai is mentioned as the head of the priestly family of Joiarib (Neh.12.19). This suggests that Mattenai was a prominent figure among the priests during this period of Jewish history, as the Israelites sought to reestablish their religious practices and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:19
"of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַתְּנַי |