The meaning of “עַתַּי”
Understanding ʻAttay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
for עִתִּי Attai. - § Attai = "opportune" - Attai, the name of three Israelites 1) a Judaite, grandson of Sheshan the Je...
עַתַּי
for עִתִּי Attai. - § Attai = "opportune" - Attai, the name of three Israelites 1) a Judaite, grandson of Sheshan the Jerahmeelite by daughter Ahlai whom he gave in marriage to Jarha, his Egyptian slave; his grandson Zabad was one of David's mighty warriors 2) one of the lion-faced warriors of Gad, captains of the host, who joined David in the wilderness 3) the 2nd son of king Rehoboam of Judah by Maachah, the daughter of Absalom
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 2:35 | “And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.” Word: עַתַּי (ʻAttay) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:36 | “And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad,” Word: עַתַּי (ʻAttay) | |
| 1 Chronicles 12:11 | “Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,” Word: עַתַּי (ʻAttay) | |
| 2 Chronicles 11:20 | “And after her he took Maachah the daughter of Absalom; which bare him Abijah, and Attai, and Ziza, and Shelomith.” Word: עַתַּי (ʻAttay) |