Lexical Definition
עַתַּי ʻAttay (at-tah'ee) Attai N:N-M-P
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַתַּי֙ | Attai | 1Chr.12.11 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.11
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַתַּי proper name, masculine (Ι)εθθει
1. of Judah 1Chr 2:35 (עַתָּ֑י), v1Chr 2:36.
2. of Gad 1Chr 12:11*
.3. 2Chr 11:20
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:35 · 2:36 · 12:11* |
| 2 Chronicles | 11:20 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, a Gadite warrior
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Attai the son of Zabad was one of David's mighty men, a Gadite warrior who joined him at Ziklag (1 Chr 12:11).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.11;
- only referred to as Attai עַתַּי.
Attai the son of Zabad is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12 as one of David's mighty men. He was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when David was fleeing from King Saul. The Gadites were known for their bravery and skill in battle, and Attai was among a group of warriors described as "mighty men of valor, men trained for battle, who could handle shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions." Attai's inclusion in this list of David's mighty men highlights his exceptional military prowess and his loyalty to David during a time of conflict and uncertainty.
All entries for Attai: עַתַּי