Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Mattaniah, a Levite singer and descendant of Asaph, served during Nehemiah's time.
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Mattaniah was a Levite who lived during the time of Nehemiah, after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Asaph, one of the chief musicians appointed by David. Mattaniah served as a singer in the temple (Neh.11.22). During the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Mattaniah was among the Levites who led the people in praise and thanksgiving to God (Neh.12.35). His role as a singer highlights the importance of worship and the role of skilled musicians in the restored community of Israel.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4983
Now the overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mica. He was one of Asaphʼs descendants, who were the singers in charge of the service of the house of God.
and some of the priests with trumpets, and also Zechariah son of Jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micaiah, the son of Zaccur, the son of Asaph,
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