Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Mattaniah, a Levite, was the grandfather of Jahaziel, who prophesied during King Jehoshaphat's reign.
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Mattaniah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He was the grandfather of Jahaziel, a Levite who was filled with the Spirit of the Lord and prophesied before the king and the people of Judah. Jahaziel encouraged Jehoshaphat and the people not to fear the approaching armies of the Moabites, Ammonites, and Meunites, assuring them that the battle belonged to the Lord. As a result, Jehoshaphat and the people worshipped the Lord, and the next day, they witnessed the Lord's deliverance as their enemies turned against each other (2Ch.20.14-24). Mattaniah is only mentioned in this context as the father of the prophet Jahaziel.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4983
Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaphʼs descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly.
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