Ater Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Ater was the head of a family that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity (Ezr.2.16; Neh.7.21).
his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:16)
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left hand; shut
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· Also called · H333 none · EZR 2:15 [poss.] crippled one, left-handed one, or Etir
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ater · H333 · EZR 2:15 [poss.] crippled one, left-handed one, or Etir
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Family of origin
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One-parent family
- Son: Hezekiah
Ancestors (1)
Ater Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ater is mentioned in the lists of people who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, as recorded in Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7. He was the head of a family that joined the group of exiles led by Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, in their journey back to their homeland. The lists in Ezra and Nehemiah provide a census of the returnees, highlighting the importance of resettling Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple. Ater's family, along with others, played a crucial role in the restoration of Jewish life and worship in Jerusalem after the exile.
Ater 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ater_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ater@Ezr.2.16-Neh) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ater_355)