Hattil
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hattil in the Bible?
A company of servants of Solomon appearing in post-exilic literature, also referred to as 'Agia' in 1 Esdras 5:34.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this group clarifies the specific composition of the returning exiles and the administrative structures inherited from the Solomonic era.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hattil reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hattil in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hattil clarify?
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
"Hattil." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hattil/