Bible Person

Mattaniah

Meaning: gift · Male · 4 cross references

This Mattaniah entry refers to the Levite or priestly singer associated with thanksgiving and worship in Jerusalem after the exile, not King Zedekiah's earlier name. He belongs to the restored liturgical life of the community. First appears in 1 Chr 9:15.1

AI summary: This Mattaniah matters because the cross references place him in the worshiping and musical life of the restored city. His role in thanksgiving and liturgical service shows that restoration is not only about walls and laws but also about ordered praise. He is one of the named servants who make that possible. Taken together, the material presents this Mattaniah as a restoration-era worship leader in Jerusalem.1

Central Figure

Mattaniah

Meaning: gift