Nehemiah 7:21
New International Version
of Ater (through Hezekiah) 98

New Living Translation
The family of Ater (descendants of Hezekiah) 98

English Standard Version
The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98.

Berean Standard Bible
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;

King James Bible
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

New King James Version
the sons of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;

New American Standard Bible
the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;

NASB 1995
the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;

NASB 1977
the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;

Legacy Standard Bible
the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;

Amplified Bible
the sons of Ater, of Hezekiah, 98;

Christian Standard Bible
Ater’s descendants: of Hezekiah 98

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Ater’s descendants: of Hezekiah 98

American Standard Version
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

English Revised Version
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
of Ater, that is, Hezekiah 98

International Standard Version
Ater's descendants through Hezekiah: 98

Majority Standard Bible
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;

NET Bible
the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98;

New Heart English Bible
The descendants of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.

Webster's Bible Translation
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety eight.

World English Bible
The children of Ater: of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
sons of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Ater of Hezekiah: ninety and eight.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Ater to Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of Ater, children of Hezechias, ninety-eight.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Ater, sons of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.

New American Bible
descendants of Ater who were descendants of Hezekiah, ninety-eight;

New Revised Standard Version
Of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The descendants of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety-eight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The children of Atar of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The children of Ater, the son of Ezekias, ninety-eight.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The List of Returning Exiles
20the descendants of Adin, 655; 21the descendants of Ater (through Hezekiah), 98; 22the descendants of Hashum, 328;…

Cross References
Ezra 2:20
the descendants of Gibbar, 95;

Nehemiah 11:14
and his associates—128 mighty men of valor. Zabdiel son of Haggedolim was their overseer.

1 Chronicles 9:13
and 1,760 of their relatives, the heads of their families, able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

Nehemiah 3:9
Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs;

Nehemiah 12:42
and also Maaseiah, Shemaiah, Eleazar, Uzzi, Jehohanan, Malchijah, Elam, and Ezer. Then the choirs sang out under the direction of Jezrahiah.

Ezra 2:36-39
The priests: The descendants of Jedaiah (through the house of Jeshua), 973; / the descendants of Immer, 1,052; / the descendants of Pashhur, 1,247; ...

Nehemiah 10:12-13
Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, / Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu.

Nehemiah 8:4
Ezra the scribe stood on a high wooden platform built for this occasion. At his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, and at his left were Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hash-baddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

Nehemiah 9:4-5
And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. / Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.

Nehemiah 11:12
and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah;

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.

Nehemiah 12:24-25
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. / Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.

Nehemiah 12:31-42
Then I brought the leaders of Judah up on the wall, and I appointed two great thanksgiving choirs. One was to proceed along the top of the wall to the right, toward the Dung Gate. / Hoshaiah and half the leaders of Judah followed, / along with Azariah, Ezra, Meshullam, ...

Nehemiah 13:13
I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites.


Treasury of Scripture

The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

Ater

Ezra 2:16
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

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Nehemiah 7
1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah
5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon
9. of the people
39. of the priests
43. of the Levites
46. of the Nethinims
57. of Solomon's servants
63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree
66. The whole number of them, with their substance
70. Their offerings














the descendants of Ater
The name "Ater" means "left-handed" or "bound," and it appears in several genealogical lists in the Bible. The descendants of Ater are mentioned in the context of those returning from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the importance of family lineage and the restoration of Israel's identity after the exile. The mention of Ater in the genealogical records underscores the continuity of God's people and His faithfulness in preserving them through generations.

(through Hezekiah)
This phrase indicates a specific lineage within the family of Ater, suggesting a connection to a notable ancestor named Hezekiah. While this Hezekiah is not the famous King Hezekiah of Judah, the inclusion of a specific ancestor's name emphasizes the importance of heritage and the preservation of family lines. It reflects the Jewish tradition of tracing one's ancestry to establish identity and belonging within the community of Israel.

98;
The number 98 represents the count of individuals from this family who returned to Jerusalem. This precise number highlights the meticulous record-keeping of the returning exiles, emphasizing the importance of each family and individual in the restoration of the nation. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bring His people back to their land, as prophesied in scriptures like Jeremiah 29:10-14. The specific enumeration of families and individuals underscores the collective effort in rebuilding the community and the temple, a task that required the participation of all returning exiles.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Nehemiah
A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He was a cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes and was appointed as governor of Judah.

2. Ater
A family or clan mentioned in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name "Ater" means "left-handed" or "bound."

3. Hezekiah
Likely a descendant or notable member of the Ater family. The name "Hezekiah" means "Yahweh strengthens."

4. Jerusalem
The city whose walls Nehemiah was tasked with rebuilding. It holds significant religious and historical importance for the Jewish people.

5. The Return from Exile
The event where the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Small Details
The inclusion of specific family names and numbers in genealogies underscores the importance of each individual in God's plan. Every person matters in the community of faith.

God's Sovereignty in Restoration
The return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem illustrate God's control over history and His ability to restore His people, even after periods of judgment.

The Importance of Heritage and Legacy
Understanding one's spiritual heritage can inspire faithfulness and commitment to God's purposes. The descendants of Ater through Hezekiah remind us of the lasting impact of a godly legacy.

Community and Identity
The genealogical records emphasize the collective identity of God's people. Our identity in Christ connects us to a larger community with a shared mission.

Perseverance in Rebuilding
Just as Nehemiah and the returned exiles persevered in rebuilding Jerusalem, believers are called to persevere in building their spiritual lives and communities.Verse 21. - The children of Ater. Up to this Nehemiah observes the same order as Ezra; but the remaining personal names (three) are placed differently.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the descendants
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ater
אָטֵ֥ר (’ā·ṭêr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 333: Ater -- a leader in Israel

(through Hezekiah),
לְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה (lə·ḥiz·qî·yāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2396: Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites

98;
תִּשְׁעִ֥ים (tiš·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 8673: Ninety


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