Mattan Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Mattan, a priest of Baal, was killed during Jehoiada's religious reforms.
priest of Baal (2KI 11:18, 2CH 23:17)
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Mattana, Mattenai, gifts; rains
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matan · H4977 · 2KI 11:18 gift
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Mattan Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Mattan was a priest of Baal during the reign of Athaliah, the queen mother of Judah. When Jehoiada the priest led a revolt to overthrow Athaliah and restore the rightful king, Joash, to the throne, the temple of Baal was destroyed. Mattan, as a priest of Baal, was killed in front of the altars of his pagan temple (2Ki 11:18; 2Ch 23:17). This event marked a significant moment in Jehoiada's religious reforms, which aimed to restore the worship of the Lord and eliminate idolatry in Judah.
Mattan 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A priest of Baal, slain before his altar during the reformation under Jehoiada (2 Kings 11:18).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Mattan_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Mattan@2Ki.11.18-2Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, mattan_1948)