Attaiעַתַּי
Son of King Rehoboam and Maacah
Who is Attai in the Bible?
Attai was a son of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Maacah, the daughter of Absalom, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 11:20. Born into the royal line during the divided kingdom period, Attai held the status of a prince of Judah, though he did not ascend to the throne himself. His brother Abijah succeeded Rehoboam as king, while Attai remained one of several sons in the royal household. Though Attai receives only brief mention in Scripture, his lineage connects him to the messianic line of David and underscores the dynastic continuity of the southern kingdom of Judah.
Biography
Attai is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11 as one of the sons of King Rehoboam of Judah and his wife Maacah, the daughter of Absalom. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, became king after the division of the kingdom into Judah and Israel. He had many wives and concubines, and Maacah was his favorite wife. Attai is listed among the sons born to Rehoboam and Maacah, along with Abijah, who would later succeed Rehoboam as king of Judah. As a prince in the royal line of Judah, Attai would have held a position of importance and influence within the kingdom.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- AbijahMaleHead of a priestly division during David's reignView full profile →
- JeushTribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MahalathView full profile →
- ShemariahMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- ZahamTribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King RehoboamView full profile →
- ZizaTribe of SimeonSon of ShiphiSon of Shiphi, a SimeoniteView full profile →
- ShelomithTribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 11:20
"After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַתַּי |