Ataja
Man from the tribe of Judah in Nehemiah's time
Aussi appelé : Athaiah
Ataliah was a descendant of Perez through the tribe of Judah, who settled in Jerusalem after returning from the Babylonian exile. He is listed in the book of Nehemiah among the prominent men who took up residence in the holy city as part of an organized effort to repopulate Jerusalem. His lineage traces back through Uzzi, Zechariah, Amariah, Shephatiah, and Mahalalel to Perez, placing him within a significant and recognized branch of the tribe of Judah. Repopulating Jerusalem with prominent representatives from various families was essential for restoring the city as the religious and administrative center of the Jewish community in the post-exilic period.
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Settlement in Jerusalem
Ataja was among the prominent men from the tribe of Judah who settled in Jerusalem after returning from exile. This was part of an organized effort to repopulate the city, where leaders settled in the city and others were chosen by lot.
Genealogy documented
Ataja's lineage is detailed in Nehemiah: he was the son of Uzzi, son of Zechariah, son of Amariah, son of Shephatiah, son of Mahalalel, from the sons of Perez in the tribe of Judah. This careful documentation highlights his belonging to an important and recognized branch of Judah.
Possible parallel in Chronicles
In 1 Chronicles there is a similar list of those who lived in Jerusalem, with representatives from the sons of Perez in the tribe of Judah. The relationship between this list and Nehemiah 11 is debated among scholars, and it is unclear whether it refers to the same person or a parallel tradition.