One of the signers of the covenant during Nehemiah's time
Ater
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 10:17.
אָטֵרAter
The name means “left hand; shut.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Ater Written by AI
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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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ater, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Shut; lame. (1.) Ezra 2:16. (2.) Neh. 10:17. (3.) Ezra 2:42.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 10:17
Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.