Zattu
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Zattu in the Bible?
A leader of a family group that returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel from Babylon and affixed his signature to the covenant document recorded in Nehemiah 10:18.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Zattu helps readers understand the broad coalition of lay leaders and family heads who collectively committed to restoring religious observance and social order in post-exilic Judah.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Zattu reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Zattu in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Zattu clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 10:18
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
"Zattu." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/zattu/