Mattathias

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

“Mattathias” means gift of Jehovah

Mattathias: the Greek form of Mattathiah.

  1. Son of Amos, in the genealogy of Christ. (Luke 3:25) (B.C. after 406.)
  2. Son of Semei. (Luke 3:26)
  3. The father of the Maccabees. (B.C. 168 and previous.)
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