Mattaniah is a biblical figure whose name means "Gift of Yahweh" or "Gift of the LORD." He appears in several contexts within the Old Testament, each highlighting different aspects of his life and role in Israel's history.

1. Mattaniah, the Last King of Judah: Mattaniah is perhaps best known as the last king of Judah, who reigned under the name Zedekiah. He was the son of Josiah and the uncle of Jehoiachin. His reign began in 597 BC when Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, installed him as a puppet king after deposing Jehoiachin. Nebuchadnezzar changed his name from Mattaniah to Zedekiah, which means "The LORD is Righteous." Zedekiah's reign is marked by his rebellion against Babylon, which ultimately led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile in 586 BC. The Berean Standard Bible records this transition in 2 Kings 24:17: "Then the king of Babylon made Mattaniah, Jehoiachin’s uncle, king in his place and changed his name to Zedekiah."

2. Mattaniah, the Levite Musician: Another Mattaniah is mentioned as a Levite musician during the time of Nehemiah. He was one of the leaders of the temple choir and played a significant role in the worship practices of the post-exilic community. Nehemiah 11:17 notes, "Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer." This Mattaniah was responsible for leading the people in songs of praise and thanksgiving, highlighting the importance of worship in the life of the restored community.

3. Mattaniah, the Signer of the Covenant: In Nehemiah 10:9 , Mattaniah is listed among the Levites who sealed the covenant, a significant act of recommitment to the Law of Moses by the returned exiles. This covenant renewal was a pivotal moment in the spiritual restoration of the people, emphasizing their dedication to follow God's commandments.

4. Mattaniah, the Father of a Family Line: In 1 Chronicles 9:15, Mattaniah is mentioned as the father of a family line of Levites who served in the temple. This reference underscores the hereditary nature of Levitical duties and the continuity of worship practices from generation to generation.

5. Mattaniah, the Ancestor of a Post-Exilic Family: In Ezra 10:26, a Mattaniah is listed among those who had married foreign women during the time of Ezra. This was a significant issue as it contravened the Law, and the community took steps to rectify these marriages to maintain their covenantal purity.

The various individuals named Mattaniah in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities within the community of Israel, from leadership and worship to covenant faithfulness. Each mention of Mattaniah contributes to the broader narrative of Israel's history, highlighting themes of leadership, worship, and covenantal fidelity.Mattaniah

gift, or hope, of the Lord

Mattaniah

(gift of Jehovah).

1. The original name of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was changed when Nebuchadnezzar placed him on the throne. (2 Kings 24:17)
2. A Levite singer of the sons of Asaph. (1 Chronicles 9:15) He was leader of the temple choir after its restoration, (Nehemiah 11:17; 12:8) in the time of Nehemiah, and took part in the musical service which accompanied the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 12:25,35)
3. A descendant of Asaph, and ancestor of Jahaziel the Levite, in the reign of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 20:14)
4. One of the sons of Elam. (Ezra 10:26)
5. One of the sons of Zattu. (Ezra 10:27)
6. A descendant of Pahath-moab, (Ezra 10:30) and
7. One of the sons of Bani. (Ezra 10:37) who all put away their foreign wives at Ezra's command.
8. A Levite, father of Zaccur and ancestor of Hanan the under-treasurer who had charge of the offerings for the Levites in the time of Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 13:13)
9. One of the fourteen sons of Heman, whose office it was to blow the horns in the temple service appointed by David. (1 Chronicles 25:4,16)
10. A descendant of Asaph the Levite minstrel, who assisted in the purification of the temple in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 29:13)

Gift of Jehovah.

(1.) A Levite, son of Heman, the chief of the ninth class of temple singers (1 Chronicles 25:4, 16).

(2.) A Levite who assisted in purifying the temple at the reformation under Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:13).

(3.) The original name of Zedekiah (q.v.), the last of the kings of Judah (2 Kings 24:17). He was the third son of Josiah, who fell at Megiddo. He succeeded his nephew Jehoiakin.

MATTANIAH

mat-a-ni'-a (mattanyaha, "gift of Yah"):

(1) King Zedekiah's original name, but changed by Nebuchadnezzar when he made him king over Judah instead of his nephew Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:17).

(2) A descendant of Asaph (1 Chronicles 9:15), leader of the temple choir (Nehemiah 11:17; Nehemiah 12:8). Mentioned among the "porters," keepers of "the storehouses of the gates" (Nehemiah 12:25), and again in Nehemiah 12:35 as among the "priests' sons with trumpets."

(3) May be the same as (2), though in 2 Chronicles 20:14 he is mentioned as an ancestor of that Jahaziel whose inspired words in the midst of the congregation encouraged Jehoshaphat to withstand the invasion of Moab, Ammon and Seir (20:14;).

(4-7) Four others who had foreign wives,

(a) the Matthanias of 1 Esdras 9:27 (Ezra 10:26);

(b) the Othonias of 1 Esdras 9:28 (Ezra 10:27);

(c) the Matthanias of 1 Esdras 9:31 (Ezra 10:30);

(d) the fourth of these in 1 Esdras 9:34 the King James Version has had his name blended into that of Mattenai, and the two appear as the composite name Mamnitanemus (Ezra 10:37). He is a son of Bani.

(8) A Levite, father of Zaccur, ancestor of Hanan the under-treasurer of the Levitical offerings under Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:13).

(9) One of the sons of Heman the singer, whose office it was to blow the horns in the temple-service as David had appointed it (1 Chronicles 25:4, 5). He was head of the 9th division of the 12 Levites (1 Chronicles 25:16), who were proficient in the Songs of Yahweh (1 Chronicles 25:7).

(10) One of the sons of Asaph who helped Hezekiah in the fulfilling of his vow to cleanse the house of the Lord (2 Chronicles 29:13).

Henry Wallace

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Mattani'ah (16 Occurrences)
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Asaph (47 Occurrences)
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Zaccur (10 Occurrences)
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Mica (5 Occurrences)
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Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)
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Jer'emoth (8 Occurrences)
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Jeremoth (9 Occurrences)
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