Grandson of Sheshan, descendant of Judah
Attai
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:35.
עַתַּיAttai
The name means “same as Athlai.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Attai Written by AI
Attai is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1Chronicles 2. He was the son of Jarha, an Egyptian servant of Sheshan, and Sheshan's daughter Ahlai. Sheshan had no sons of his own, so he gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and their descendants, including Attai, were reckoned as part of Sheshan's lineage. This unusual arrangement preserved Sheshan's family line and ensured the continuation of his inheritance within the tribe of Judah. Attai's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of maintaining family heritage and the creative measures taken to preserve lineage in ancient Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 2:35
Sheshan gave his daughter in marriage to his servant Jarha, and she bore to him Attai.
- 1 Chronicles 2:36
Attai was the father of Nathan, Nathan was the father of Zabad,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.