Nehemiah 11:17

And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren, and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Cross-references

Nehemiah 11:22 Historical context

Nehemiah 11:22 continues the genealogy, naming Mattaniah's son Uzzi as overseer — showing the family line.

Nehemiah 12:8 names Mattaniah as 'in charge of the songs of thanksgiving', identical to his role as leader of thanksgiving prayer.

Nehemiah 12:9 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:9 again mentions Bakbukiah standing in service — the same person and context as in Nehemiah 11:17.

Nehemiah 12:25 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:25 lists Mattaniah and Bakbukiah as gatekeepers, showing they served in multiple Levitical roles.

Nehemiah 12:35 lists Mattaniah in the genealogy of Asaphite singers — parallel to his mention here.

Nehemiah 12:31 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:31 describes two thanksgiving choirs at the wall dedication, providing the liturgical context for Mattaniah's leadership.

1 Chronicles 9:15 also records Mattaniah son of Mica with the same genealogy, confirming his identity as a Levite singer.

In 1 Chronicles 16:4, David appoints Levites to thank and praise the Lord — the same duty Mattaniah leads in Nehemiah.

1 Chronicles 25:1–6 Historical context

1 Chronicles 25:1-6 describes the musical families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun — the same families serving in Nehemiah.

1 Chronicles 6:39 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:39 records the genealogy of Asaph, the ancestor of Mattaniah here — establishing his Levitical lineage.

1 Chronicles 9:33 describes Levitical singers serving day and night — parallel to Mattaniah's role as leader of thanksgiving.

Ezra 2:41 Historical context

Ezra 2:41 lists the sons of Asaph among returning exiles — linking to Asaph as ancestor of Mattaniah.