Old Testament · Major figure
Mattaniah
A Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
Mattaniah was a descendant of Asaph who served as a leader in the temple choir and a gatekeeper during the time of Nehemiah. He played a vital role in the liturgical life of the returned exiles, including the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The name is shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, most notably the original name of King Zedekiah of Judah.
In the text
- Verses
- 15
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:15
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 13:13
Where Mattaniah appears
15 verses · 8 chaptersIn the same books
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Hashabiah13 versesA Levite leader and official who served in the temple administration during the post-exilic restoration.
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Meshullam22 versesA common name for several Jewish leaders, priests, and builders serving during the late monarchy and the post-exilic restoration.
- Joel16 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
- Hanani11 versesA prophet who rebuked King Asa and a leader who helped oversee Jerusalem's wall dedication.
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