1 Chronicles 9:31

The People of Jerusalem · 1 Chronicles 9:1–34
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Translations

Modern
A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Mattithiah of the Levites (he was the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite) was entrusted over the work of the flat cakes.
Latin
Et Mathathias Levites primogenitus Sellum Coritæ, præfectus erat eorum quæ in sartagine frigebantur.

Original

Hebrew
English
A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the bread.

Notes

the articles used in worship: See Exodus 25:8–30:38.

The Chronicler explains how people and institutions returning from the exile in Babylon connected with the past. The Levites and priests are important in this summary of Israel. The Chronicler believes they were central to the nation's organization. They were vital to Israel's success as a nation with God as king. The Chronicler used ancient records from Moses and David (1 Chronicles 9:19–22) to describe each group's homeland and rank.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Mattithiah: Levite in charge of baking bread in the temple Shallum: Gatekeeper of the tabernacle during David's reign

Glossary

Bread Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Korahite, Korathite Mattithiah Merari, Merarite Shallum

Topics

Mattithiah: 1, a Levite Who had Charge of the Baked offerings Porters: Guards at the City Gates, the Doors of the King's Palace, and Doors of the Temple Shallum: A Chief Porter of the Temple The Levites: Services of Preparing the Show Bread