(gift of Jehovah), the Greek form of Mattathiah.
• Son of Amos, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:25) (B.C. after 406.)
• Son of Semei. (Luke 3:26)
• The father of the Maccabees. (B.C. 168 and previous.)
the gift of the Lord ...
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Ibid. 1) The son of Amos, in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:25). 2) The son of Semei, in the sa...
Easton's Bible Dictionary