Attai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Attai was the grandson of Sheshan, a descendant of Judah (1Ch 2:35-36).
son of Jarha (1CH 2:35)
Lineage: Jarha › Attai
Names
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Attai
same as Athlai
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Attai
· Also called · H6262 none · 1CH 2:35 timely, [or perhaps] an abbreviation of Athaiah
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עַתַּי
atay · H6262 · 1CH 2:35 timely, [or perhaps] an abbreviation of Athaiah
- he עַתַּי · H6262G
- el Εθθι Eththi · none · 1CH 2:35
- bg Атай
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1522 BC – 1365 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
10 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1522 BC – 1272 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
12 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1595 BC – 1295 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
13 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1635 BC – 1310 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
13 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1616 BC – 1291 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1715 BC – 1365 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1705 BC – 1355 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1750 BC – 175 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1756 BC – 76 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1656 BC – AD 25 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1761 BC – AD 25 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1768 BC – AD 123 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1773 BC – AD 223 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1782 BC – AD 319 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1787 BC – AD 419 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1772 BC – AD 644 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1847 BC – AD 674 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2323 BC – AD 303 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
26 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2480 BC – AD 251 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
27 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2642 BC – AD 194 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
28 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2682 BC – AD 259 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
29 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2819 BC – AD 227 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
30 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2859 BC – AD 292 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2904 BC – AD 352 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
31 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3229 BC – AD 27 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2969 BC – AD 392 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3204 BC – AD 157 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
32 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3205 BC – AD 156 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
33 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3049 BC – AD 417 |
Attai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Attai is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1Chronicles 2. He was the son of Jarha, an Egyptian servant of Sheshan, and Sheshan's daughter Ahlai. Sheshan had no sons of his own, so he gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and their descendants, including Attai, were reckoned as part of Sheshan's lineage. This unusual arrangement preserved Sheshan's family line and ensured the continuation of his inheritance within the tribe of Judah. Attai's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of maintaining family heritage and the creative measures taken to preserve lineage in ancient Israel.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Attai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Attai@1Ch.2.35-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, attai_363)