Mattan
Mattan, a priest of Baal, was killed during Jehoiada's religious reforms.
The name Mattan means “Mattana, Mattenai, gifts; rains”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 11:18; only referred to as Mattan (מַתָּן).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- מַתָּןMattan
Mentions
- So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.
- So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.