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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Mattithiah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/m/mattithiah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_chronicles/9-31.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/m/mattithiah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Mattithiah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/m/matthias--chosen_as_an_apostle_in_the_place_of_judas.htm" title="Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas">◄</a> Mattithiah <a href="/topical/m/mattithi'ah.htm" title="Mattithi'ah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Mattithiah is a biblical figure whose name means "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of Jehovah." He is mentioned in several contexts within the Old Testament, primarily associated with the Levitical priesthood and the musical service in the temple.<br><br>1. <b>Mattithiah, the Levite Musician</b>: One of the most notable mentions of Mattithiah is found in the context of King David's organization of the temple musicians. In <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18</a>, Mattithiah is listed among the Levites appointed to play musical instruments during the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. This event was significant as it marked the establishment of Jerusalem as the religious center of Israel. The Levites, including Mattithiah, played a crucial role in the worship practices, highlighting the importance of music in the liturgical life of Israel.<br><br> In <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3</a>, Mattithiah is again mentioned as one of the sons of Jeduthun, who were set apart for the ministry of prophesying with lyres, harps, and cymbals. This passage underscores the prophetic aspect of music in worship, where Mattithiah and his brothers were involved in proclaiming God's word through song.<br><br>2. <b>Mattithiah, the Temple Official</b>: Another Mattithiah is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">1 Chronicles 9:31</a>, where he is described as a Levite and the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite. He was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the preparation of the baked offerings. This role was significant in the daily operations of the temple, ensuring that the offerings were prepared according to the prescribed rituals.<br><br>3. <b>Mattithiah, the Signatory of the Covenant</b>: In the post-exilic period, a Mattithiah is listed among those who sealed the covenant in <a href="/nehemiah/10-8.htm">Nehemiah 10:8</a>. This covenant was a renewal of the people's commitment to follow the Law of Moses after the return from Babylonian exile. Mattithiah's inclusion among the signatories indicates his standing and influence within the community, as well as his dedication to the spiritual and communal restoration of Israel.<br><br>4. <b>Mattithiah, the Father of a Warrior</b>: In <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16</a>, Mattithiah is mentioned as the father of one of the leaders of the tribe of Benjamin during King David's reign. This reference, while brief, places Mattithiah within the broader narrative of Israel's tribal leadership and military organization.<br><br>The various mentions of Mattithiah across different contexts highlight the multifaceted roles played by individuals in the service of God and the community. Whether through music, temple service, covenant renewal, or tribal leadership, Mattithiah's legacy is interwoven with the religious and social fabric of Israel. His name, meaning "gift of Yahweh," reflects the divine calling and purpose attributed to his life and service.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Gift of Jehovah. <p>(1.) One of the sons of Jeduthun (<a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3</a>, 21).<p>(2.) The eldest son of Shallum, of the family of Korah (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">1 Chronicles 9:31</a>).<p>(3.) One who stood by Ezra while reading the law (<a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4</a>).<p>(4.) The son of Amos, and father of Joseph, in the genealogy of our Lord (<a href="/luke/3-25.htm">Luke 3:25</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">MATTITHIAH</span><p>mat-i-thi'-a (mattithyah, or mattithyahu, "gift of Yah"):<br><br>(1) The Mattithiah of <a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4</a> (1st spelling) was one of those who stood at Ezra's right hand while he read the law (compare 1 Esdras 9:43). He may be the individual set over "things that were baked in pans" (<a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">1 Chronicles 9:31</a>).<br><br>(2) One of those appointed by David to minister before the ark, and to "celebrate and to thank and praise Yahweh, the God of Israel" (<a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4, 5</a>).<br><br>(3) One of those who had foreign wives (<a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Ezra 10:43</a>). In 1 Esdras 9:35, "Mazitias."<br><br>(4) One of the Levites who ministered before the ark with harps <a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18, 21</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3, 11, 2</a> nd spelling).<br><br>Henry Wallace<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4993.htm"><span class="l">4993. Mattithyah -- "gift of Yah," the name of several Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> "gift of Yah," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Mattithyah or<br> Mattithyahu Phonetic Spelling: (mat-tith-yaw') Short Definition: <b>Mattithiah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4993.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/reading_the_law_with_tears.htm"><span class="l">Reading the Law with Tears and Joy</span></a> <br><b>...</b> unto the book of the law.4. And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which<br> they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Shema <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/reading the law with tears.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/mattithiah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Mattithiah</b> (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 25). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>MATTITHIAH</b>. mat <b>...</b> spelling). Henry Wallace.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Mattithiah</b> (8 Occurrences). 1 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mattithiah.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mattithi'ah.htm"><span class="l">Mattithi'ah (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Mattithi'ah. <b>Mattithiah</b>, Mattithi'ah. Mattock . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Mattithi'ah (8 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 9:31 And <b>Mattithiah</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mattithi'ah.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/je-i'el.htm"><span class="l">Je-i'el (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphelehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/je-i'el.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jeiel.htm"><span class="l">Jeiel (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphelehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jeiel.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/o'bed-e'dom.htm"><span class="l">O'bed-e'dom (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphelehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/o'bed-e'dom.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/corded.htm"><span class="l">Corded (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 15:21 And <b>Mattithiah</b> and Eliphelehu and Mikneiah and Obed-edom and<br> Jeiel and Azaziah, with corded instruments on the octave, to give the first <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/corded.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/obededom.htm"><span class="l">Obededom (15 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Elipheleh, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/obededom.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/obed-edom.htm"><span class="l">Obed-edom (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphelehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/obed-edom.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zechari'ah.htm"><span class="l">Zechari'ah (51 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphalehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zechari'ah.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/benai'ah.htm"><span class="l">Benai'ah (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel,<br> and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <b>Mattithiah</b>, and Eliphalehu, and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/benai'ah.htm - 18k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jeduthun-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Jeduthun in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Mattithiah (8 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">1 Chronicles 9:31</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-18.htm">1 Chronicles 15:18</a></span><br />and with them their brothers of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaaziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-21.htm">1 Chronicles 15:21</a></span><br />and <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, and Eliphelehu, and Mikneiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps tuned to the eight-stringed lyre, to lead.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-5.htm">1 Chronicles 16:5</a></span><br />Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, with stringed instruments and with harps; and Asaph with cymbals, sounding aloud;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-3.htm">1 Chronicles 25:3</a></span><br />Of Jeduthun; the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun with the harp, who prophesied in giving thanks and praising Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-21.htm">1 Chronicles 25:21</a></span><br />for the fourteenth, <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, his sons and his brothers, twelve:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/10-43.htm">Ezra 10:43</a></span><br />Of the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, and Joel, Benaiah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Nehemiah 8:4</a></span><br />Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood <span class="boldtext">Mattithiah</span>, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/mattithiah.htm">Mattithiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mattithiah--1,_a_levite_who_had_charge_of_the_baked_offerings.htm">Mattithiah: 1, a Levite Who had Charge of the Baked offerings</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mattithiah--a_chief_of_the_fourteenth_division_(shift)_of_temple_musicians.htm">Mattithiah: A Chief of the Fourteenth Division (Shift) of Temple Musicians</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mattithiah--a_levite_musician.htm">Mattithiah: A Levite Musician</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mattithiah--a_prince_who_stood_beside_ezra_when_he_read_the_law_aloud_to_the_people.htm">Mattithiah: A Prince Who Stood Beside Ezra when he Read the Law Aloud to the People</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/m/mattithiah--an_israelite_who_divorced_his_gentile_wife_after_the_captivity.htm">Mattithiah: An Israelite Who Divorced his Gentile Wife After the Captivity</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mattithiah.htm">Mattithiah (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mattock.htm">Mattock (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/m/matthias--chosen_as_an_apostle_in_the_place_of_judas.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Matthias: Chosen As an Apostle in the Place of Judas" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/m/mattithi'ah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mattithi'ah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mattithi'ah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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