Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Encyclopedias
Ater
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
(Hebrews Ater', אָטִר , shut up; Sept. Ἀτήρ v. r. in Ezra 2:42, Αττήρ ), the name of three men.
1. A descendant(?) of one Hezekiah (q.v.), whose family, to the number of 98, returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:16; Nehemiah 7:21). B.C. ante 536.
2. The head of a family of Levitical "porters" to the Temple, that returned at the same time with the above (Ezra 2:42; Nehemiah 7:45). B.C. 536.
3. One of the chief Israelites that subscribed the aacred covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:17). B.C. cir. 410.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ater'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/ater.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ater'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/ater.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
