In the bible, Ater is the name of his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:16), as well as name of his sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:42). Meaning of the name: left hand; shut. Related names are: Shobai, Hatita,
Akkub (and others ...)
. The translations of Ater in 4 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Ατηρ in Greek to
Pyro in German!
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. (EZR 2:16)
The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine. (EZR 2:42)
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. (NEH 7:21)
The porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, an hundred thirty and eight. (NEH 7:45)
Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur, (NEH 10:17)
The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four. (EZR 2:15)