Mattathias in Smiths Bible Dictionary

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

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