Bible Dictionary
Athaiah
Athaiah was a descendant of Judah who lived in Jerusalem after the return from Babylon. He is also called Uthai in Chronicles.
Definition
Athaiah, meaning “Yahweh is helper” or “whom Jehovah made,” was a descendant of Judah and son of Uzziah who lived in Jerusalem after the return from Babylon. He is called Uthai in Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
Athaiah is listed among the descendants of Judah dwelling in restored Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The variation between Athaiah in Nehemiah and Uthai in 1 Chronicles reflects the names given in those records.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah made), a descendant of Pharez, the son of Judah, who dwelt at Jerusalem after the return from Babylon, (Nehemiah 11:4) called Uthai in (1 Chronicles 9:4)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-tha'-ya ('athayah = "Yahweh is helper"; Athea, or Atheai): He is designated (Ne 11:4) as a descendant of Judah and the son of Uzziah. After the return from Babylon, he dwelt in Jerusalem. In 1Ch 9:4 his name is given as Uthai.</p>