Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Ater was the head of a family that returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity (Ezr.2.16; Neh.7.21).
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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.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0333
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;
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