Attai

Archimandrite Nikifor’s Biblical Encyclopedia

(according to Gesenius, timely; according to Fürst, born at a favorable time) — the name of two persons: a) (1 Chron. 2:35, 36) grandson of Sheshan the Jerahmeelite, through his daughter, wife of the servant Jarha; b) (2 Chron. 11:20) second son of Rehoboam, king of Judah, father of Maachah, daughter of Absalom.

Scripture cited

1 Chronicles 2:35 2 Chronicles 11:20

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