Aterezaias
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Aterezaias in the Bible?
Aterezaias was a Jewish family head who returned with Zerubbabel under Cyrus' decree, and his descendants are mentioned in Ezra and Nehemiah. The family's number is given as 98 or 92 depending on the source.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Aterezaias and his family provides insight into the genealogy and demographics of the Jewish community that returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Aterezaias reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aterezaias in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aterezaias clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aterezaias." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aterezaias/