Mattattah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Mattattah in the Bible?
The Revised Version renders the name Mattathah in Ezra 10:33, corresponding to Matthias in 1 Esdras 9:33.
SIGNIFICANCE
Comparing these textual variants clarifies how different manuscript traditions handle personal names, aiding readers in navigating discrepancies between the Hebrew Bible and the Apocrypha.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Mattattah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mattattah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mattattah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:33
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Mattattah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mattattah/