Ater in the Bible

1. A descendant of Hezekiah, who returned from Babylon

• Ezra 2:16 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
• Nehemiah 7:21 The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

⇒Bible Encyclopedia for ATER.

2. A porter

• Ezra 2:42 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.
• Nehemiah 7:45 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.

⇒Definition of ate

3. An Israelite, who subscribed to Nehemiah's covenant

• Nehemiah 10:17 Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,

⇒See also McClintock and Strong Cyclopedia for Ater.