Mattathias
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
(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.)
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
Ibid. (1.) The son of Amos, in the genealogy of our Lord (Luke 3:25).
(2.) The son of Semei, in the same genealogy (Luke 3:26).
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