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Ater
left hand; shut
אָטֵר a.ter
Ater (Hebrew: אָטֵר, a.ter) means “left hand; shut”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a foreigner. In 2005 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears with Akkub in Nehemiah 7.
Which Ater?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
Based on 2005 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2005 | 5 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 5 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 5 in 2005 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Ezra 2:16 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 10:17 |
| Cross-references | 13 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Hezekiah co-occurrence Appears with Hezekiah in Ezra 2.
- Hatita co-occurrence Appears with Hatita in Nehemiah 7.
- Shobai co-occurrence Appears with Shobai in Nehemiah 7.
- Azzur co-occurrence Appears with Azzur in Nehemiah 10.
- Talmon co-occurrence Appears with Talmon in Nehemiah 7.
- Akkub co-occurrence Appears with Akkub in Nehemiah 7.
- Shallum co-occurrence Appears with Shallum in Nehemiah 7.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.16;
father of: Hezekiah (H2396I)
§ Ater = "binder"
an exiled relative of Hezekiah
Ater was the head of a family that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity (Ezr.2.16; Neh.7.21).
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Ater appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Ezra 2:16 -
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Nehemiah 7:21
Show all 2 references
Ezra (1)
- Ezra 2:16
Nehemiah (1)
- Nehemiah 7:21