Mattathias

William Smith's Bible Dictionary

(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.)

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