The meaning of “אָטֵר”
Understanding ʼÂṭêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Ater. - § Ater = "binder" - Ater, the name of three Israelites 1) an exiled descendant of Hezekiah 2) an exiled Levite p...
אָטֵר
Ater. - § Ater = "binder" - Ater, the name of three Israelites 1) an exiled descendant of Hezekiah 2) an exiled Levite porter (perhaps same as 1) 3) a chief Israelite who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 2:16 | “The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.” Word: אָטֵר (ʼÂṭêr) | |
| Ezra 2:42 | “The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.” Word: אָטֵר (ʼÂṭêr) | |
| Nehemiah 7:21 | “The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.” Word: אָטֵר (ʼÂṭêr) | |
| Nehemiah 7:45 | “The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight.” Word: אָטֵר (ʼÂṭêr) | |
| Nehemiah 10:17 | “Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,” Word: אָטֵר (ʼÂṭêr) |