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.
And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the oldest son of Shallum the Korahite, was given the special responsibility of overseeing everything that was baked in the pans.
This verse shows that Mattithiah had the specific job of managing all the baked goods prepared in the temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed list of temple duties after the Israelites returned from exile in Babylon. The Levites were the tribe set apart to serve in the temple, and each family had specific responsibilities. The Korahites were a particular family group within the Levites who had various temple duties, including preparing the sacred bread and other baked offerings used in worship.
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