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Mattaniah

Mattaniah was a name borne by several individuals in Old Testament Israel, most notably a Levite musician and temple servant during the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah. The name means 'gift of the Lord' and appears multiple times among those who served in worship and returned from exile.

Overview

Mattaniah appears as a significant name among the Levites and temple workers in Israel's history. Most prominently, he was a son of Asaph and a skilled musician who led worship in the temple during the reforms of King Hezekiah. Several other men named Mattaniah are also mentioned as temple servants and those who put away foreign wives during Ezra's reforms, demonstrating commitment to obedience to God's law.

Key Scriptures

"And the Levites: the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph, under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king" (1 Chronicles 25:2, ESV). "Then the Levites arose: Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel" (2 Chronicles 29:12, ESV).

Application

We should recognize that faithful service in worship, whether musical or administrative, honors God and contributes to His kingdom work.

Scripture References 10
2 Chronicles 20:14 Nehemiah 12:8 1 Chronicles 25:4 1 Chronicles 25:16 2 Chronicles 29:13 Ezra 10:26 Ezra 10:27 Ezra 10:30 Ezra 10:37 Nehemiah 13:13
Full Topical Reference List 10 total — Nave's Topical Bible

2. A Levite of the sons of Asaph

2 Chronicles 20:14 Nehemiah 12:8

3. Son of Heman, who had charge of the ninth division of musicians

1 Chronicles 25:4 1 Chronicles 25:16

4. Descendant of Asaph, who assisted in purifying the temple

2 Chronicles 29:13

5. Four Israelites who divorced their Gentile wives after the captivity

Ezra 10:26 Ezra 10:27 Ezra 10:30 Ezra 10:37

6. A Levite, father of Zaccur

Nehemiah 13:13
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