Athaiah עֲתָיָה
Descendant of Judah who resettled in Jerusalem
Who is Athaiah in the Bible?
Athaiah was a descendant of Judah who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:4. He came from the lineage of Perez and is listed among the prominent inhabitants of the city during the post-exilic period. His inclusion in Nehemiah's roster of returnees indicates that he was a significant figure among those who chose to rebuild and repopulate Jerusalem. Athaiah's role exemplifies the restoration of Judah following the exile and the renewal of Jewish life in the ancestral homeland.
Biography
Athaiah is mentioned in Nehemiah 11 as one of the people who resettled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is described as a descendant of Judah, specifically from the lineage of Perez. The chapter provides a list of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, including leaders, priests, Levites, and people from various tribes who chose to settle in the city. Athaiah's presence in this list suggests that he was a prominent figure among the returnees and played a role in the repopulation and restoration of Jerusalem in the post-exilic period.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:4
"while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֲתָיָה |