Matthan in the Bible — 3 People of the Same Name
The best known is Matthan, first named at Matthew 1:15. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
Where Scripture does not separate them
Matthan and Matthan the Ancestor of Jesus and Matthan, the Grandfather of Jacob both first appear at Matthew 1:15. Scripture gives us little or nothing to tell them apart, so we do not pretend otherwise — treat them as separate only if your source does.
| Person | Who they are | First reference | Verses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthan | — | Matthew 1:15 | 2 |
| Matthan the Ancestor of Jesus | the Ancestor of Jesus | Matthew 1:15 | 1 |
| Matthan, the Grandfather of Jacob | the Grandfather of Jacob | Matthew 1:15 | 1 |