1 Chronicles 9:31
New International Version
A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with the responsibility for baking the offering bread.

New Living Translation
Mattithiah, a Levite and the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread used in the offerings.

English Standard Version
and Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with making the flat cakes.

Berean Standard Bible
A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.

King James Bible
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.

New King James Version
Mattithiah of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the trusted office over the things that were baked in the pans.

New American Standard Bible
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the responsibility for the baking of cakes in pans.

NASB 1995
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the responsibility over the things which were baked in pans.

NASB 1977
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the responsibility over the things which were baked in pans.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things which were baked in pans.

Amplified Bible
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was responsible for the things baked in pans.

Christian Standard Bible
A Levite called Mattithiah, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A Levite called Mattithiah, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.

American Standard Version
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

Contemporary English Version
Mattithiah, Shallum's oldest son, was a member of the Levite clan of Korah, and he was in charge of baking the bread used for offerings.

English Revised Version
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were baked in pans.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mattithiah, a Levite, the firstborn son of Shallum, Korah's descendant, was entrusted with preparing the flat bread.

Good News Translation
A Levite named Mattithiah, oldest son of Shallum, of the clan of Korah, was responsible for preparing the baked offerings.

International Standard Version
Mattithiah, a descendant of Levi and firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was in charge of making the offering cakes.

Majority Standard Bible
A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.

NET Bible
Mattithiah, a Levite, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was in charge of baking the bread for offerings.

New Heart English Bible
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.

World English Bible
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the office of trust over the things that were baked in pans.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Mattithiah of the Levites (he [is] the firstborn to Shallum the Korahite), [is] in office over the work of the pans.

Young's Literal Translation
And Mattithiah, of the Levites (he is the first-born to Shallum the Korahite), is in office over the work of the pans.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mattithiah from the Levites, he the first-born to Shallum the Korahite, in faithfulness over the work of the things cooked.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Mathathias a Levite, the firstborn of Sellum the Corite, was overseer of such things as were fried in the fryingpan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Mattithiah, a Levite, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was in charge of those things that were cooked in a frying pan.

New American Bible
Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with preparing the cakes.

New Revised Standard Version
and Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was in charge of making the flat cakes.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the first-born of Shallum, was intrusted with the office of the mysterious rites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And a gift from the Levites was given, and Matitha of the Levites was the firstborn of Shalum; he was authorized in the office over secret services.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were baked on griddles.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Matthathias of the Levites, (he was the first-born of Salom the Corite,) was set in charge over the sacrifices of meat-offering of the pan belonging to the high priest.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The People of Jerusalem
30And some of the sons of the priests mixed the spices. 31A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread. 32Some of their Kohathite brothers were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath.…

Cross References
Leviticus 24:5-9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...

Exodus 25:30
And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.

1 Samuel 21:4-6
“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.

1 Kings 7:48
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

2 Chronicles 2:4
Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.

Nehemiah 10:33
for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God.

Matthew 12:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

Mark 2:25-26
Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need? / During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

Luke 6:3-4
Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

Hebrews 9:2
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

Exodus 40:23
He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Numbers 4:7
Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it.

1 Chronicles 23:29
as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

2 Chronicles 29:18
Then they went in to King Hezekiah and reported, “We have cleansed the entire house of the LORD, the altar of burnt offering with all its utensils, and the table of the showbread with all its utensils.


Treasury of Scripture

And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans.

Shallum

1 Chronicles 9:17,19
And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their brethren: Shallum was the chief; …

set office.

1 Chronicles 9:22,26
All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and twelve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office…

in the pans.

Leviticus 2:5,7
And if thy oblation be a meat offering baken in a pan, it shall be of fine flour unleavened, mingled with oil…

Leviticus 6:21
In a pan it shall be made with oil; and when it is baken, thou shalt bring it in: and the baken pieces of the meat offering shalt thou offer for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

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1 Chronicles 9
1. The original of Israel and Judah's genealogies
2. The Israelites
10. The priests
14. and the Levites, with Nethinims, who dwelt in Jerusalem
27. The charge of certain Levites
35. The stock of Saul and Jonathan














Mattithiah
The name "Mattithiah" means "gift of Yahweh" in Hebrew. This name reflects the belief that children are blessings from God, and it underscores the importance of recognizing divine providence in the lives of individuals. Mattithiah's role in the temple service highlights how God equips and appoints His people for specific tasks within His kingdom.

a Levite
The Levites were a tribe set apart for religious duties and temple service. Their role was crucial in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel. Being a Levite, Mattithiah was part of a lineage dedicated to serving God, emphasizing the importance of heritage and the continuation of faith through generations.

the firstborn son
In ancient Israelite culture, the firstborn son held a place of prominence and responsibility. This status often came with specific duties and privileges. Mattithiah's position as the firstborn signifies a role of leadership and responsibility within his family and his service to God.

Shallum the Korahite
Shallum, Mattithiah's father, belonged to the Korahites, a subgroup of the Levites. The Korahites had specific duties in the temple, including gatekeeping and other services. This lineage connects Mattithiah to a rich heritage of temple service, illustrating the continuity of God's work through family lines.

was entrusted
The phrase "was entrusted" indicates a position of trust and responsibility. In the context of temple service, being entrusted with a task was a significant honor, reflecting one's faithfulness and reliability. It serves as a reminder that God entrusts His people with responsibilities according to their abilities and faithfulness.

with baking the bread
Baking the bread refers to the preparation of the showbread, which was placed in the temple as an offering to God. This task was not merely culinary but deeply spiritual, symbolizing God's provision and the sustenance He provides. The bread also foreshadows the spiritual nourishment found in Christ, the Bread of Life. Mattithiah's role in this task highlights the sacredness of even the most seemingly mundane duties when performed for God's glory.

(31) The narrative returns to the functions of the Levites. "And Mattithiah, one of the Levites (he was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite), was (or is) in fixed charge over the making of the pancakes."

Mattithiah . . . firstborn of Shallum the Korahite.--The son of Shallum, or Meshelemiah, is called Zechariah (1Chronicles 26:2). If Zechariah was the chief branch of Shallum in the days of David, Mattithiah may have been so in the time of the chronicler or of his authority here.

Had the set office.--In other words, the duty of baking the sacred cakes for the meat offerings was hereditary in this branch of the family of Shallum.

Things that were made in the pans--i.e., "pancakes." The Hebrew term (h?bittim) occurs here only, but its meaning is fixed by the related word "baking-pan" (Ezekiel 4:3; mah?bath).

Verse 31. - Mattithiah. The ubiquitous Shallum, that designates the family, not the individual, is probably here quoted, Mattithiah being at the time in question the representative son. The things that were made in the pans. The word here employed (הַחֲבִתִּים) is not found elsewhere, but other derivatives of the same root are often found (Leviticus 2:5; Leviticus 6:21; Leviticus 7:9; 1 Chronicles 23:29; Ezekiel 4:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A Levite
הַלְוִיִּ֔ם (hal·wî·yim)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi

named Mattithiah,
וּמַתִּתְיָה֙ (ū·mat·tiṯ·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4993: Mattithiah -- 'gift of Yah', the name of several Israelites

the firstborn son
הַבְּכ֖וֹר (hab·bə·ḵō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

of Shallum
לְשַׁלֻּ֣ם (lə·šal·lum)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7967: Shallum -- the name of a number of Israelites

the Korahite,
הַקָּרְחִ֑י (haq·qā·rə·ḥî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7145: Korahites -- descendant of Korah

was entrusted
בֶּאֱמוּנָ֕ה (be·’ĕ·mū·nāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity

with
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

baking
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה (ma·‘ă·śêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

the bread.
הַחֲבִתִּֽים׃ (ha·ḥă·ḇit·tîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2281: Something fried, a griddle-cake


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