New Testament
Mattathias
An ancestor of Jesus Christ mentioned in the genealogy recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
Mattathias is a figure listed in the Lukan genealogy of Jesus, appearing between Amos and Joseph. He represents one of the many generations connecting the lineage of David to the earthly family of Christ. His inclusion serves to document the historical and legal descent of Jesus as the promised Messiah.
In the text
Where Mattathias appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Zacchaeus3 versesA wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who sought to see Jesus and experienced a life-changing encounter.
- Lazarus15 versesA friend of Jesus from Bethany whom He raised from the dead, serving as a sign of Christ's authority over life.
- Martha12 versesA devoted follower of Jesus and sister of Lazarus and Mary, known for her hospitality and confession of faith.
- Amos8 versesA shepherd from Tekoa called by God to prophesy against the social injustice and idolatry of Israel.
- Elizabeth8 versesA righteous woman of the priestly line of Aaron and the mother of John the Baptist.
- Joanna2 versesA follower of Jesus and wife of Chuza who supported the ministry of Jesus from her own resources.
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