Bible Dictionary
Athlai
Athlai was a son of Bebai who had married a foreign woman and put her away following Ezra’s instruction concerning intermarriage after the exile.
Definition
Athlai, meaning “whom Jehovah afflicts” or “afflicted,” was a son of Bebai.
Biblical Usage
Athlai is listed among those who put away foreign wives after Ezra’s exhortation concerning intermarriage.
Historical Background
The event occurred among the Jews who had returned from exile.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah afflicts), one of the sons of Bebai, who put away his foreign wife at the exhortation of Ezra. (Ezra 10:28)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ath'-la-i `athlay, ("afflicted?"): A Jew, the son of Bebai, who was influenced by Ezra to put away his wife (Ezr 10:28).</p>