Attai עַתַּי
Son of King Rehoboam and Maacah
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
- Abijah MaleHead of a priestly division during David's reignView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King Rehoboam and MahalathView full profile →
- Shemariah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Zaham Tribe of JudahSon of RehoboamSon of King RehoboamView full profile →
- Ziza Tribe of SimeonSon of ShiphiSon of Shiphi, a SimeoniteView full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 11:20
"After her, he took Maacah the daughter of Absalom; and she bore him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַתַּי | H6262I |