Lexical Definition
אָטֵר ʼÂṭêr (aw-tare') Ater N:N-M-P
from אָטַר; maimed
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אָטֵ֥ר | Ater | Neh.10.17 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.17
- a chief Israelite who sealed Nehemiah's covenant
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אָטֵר proper name, masculine (binder?) a chief of Jews Ezra 2:16; Ezra 2:42; Neh 7:21; Neh 7:45; Neh 10:18*.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:16 · 2:42 |
| Nehemiah | 7:21 · 7:45 · 10:18* |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • One of the signers of the covenant during Nehemiah's time
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Ater was one of the individuals who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah's reforms (Neh 10:17).
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.17;
- only referred to as Ater אָטֵר.
Ater is mentioned in Nehemiah 10 as one of the individuals who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah's religious and social reforms in Jerusalem. The covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to obey God's laws and commandments faithfully. Ater's inclusion in the list of signers indicates that he was a prominent figure in the community and pledged his commitment to the covenant along with other leaders, priests, and Levites. The signing of the covenant was a significant event in the history of Israel, marking a renewed dedication to God and His laws.
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