Old Testament
Mahath
A Levite of the Kohathite clan who assisted in the purification of the temple under King Hezekiah.
Mahath was a descendant of Kohath who served as a Levite during the reign of King Hezekiah. He is noted for his role in the cleansing of the temple and his later appointment to oversee the distribution of dedicated offerings. His service highlights the organized restoration of priestly duties and temple maintenance during Judah's spiritual revival.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
Where Mahath appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Eliel8 versesA name shared by several men in Chronicles, including tribal leaders and Levite officials serving under King Hezekiah.
- Conaniah3 versesA Levite official who oversaw the collection of tithes and offerings during the reign of King Hezekiah.
- Oded3 versesA prophet who delivered messages of divine warning and encouragement to the kings of Judah.
- Adnah1 versesA commander of 300,000 men from the tribe of Judah serving under King Jehoshaphat.
- Amasiah1 versesA son of Zichri who served as a valiant military commander under King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
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