Bible Dictionary
Uthai
Uthai was the name of two men: a descendant of Judah and a son of Bigvai who returned from exile. The sources also connect the latter with the form Uthi.
Definition
Uthai is the name of two men in the biblical genealogical and return lists. One was a descendant of Judah from the clan of Perez. The other was a son of Bigvai who returned from exile; this second man is called Uthi in 1 Esdras.
Biblical Usage
The first Uthai is identified with Athaiah of Nehemiah 11:4. The second appears among those associated with the return from exile and is called Uthi in 1 Esdras 8:40.
Historical Background
The name has variant forms in the biblical records, including Uthi and, for the Judahite descendant, Athaiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(helpful),
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>u'-thi, u'-tha-i (`uthay, meaning uncertain):</p><p>(1) A descendant of Judah, of the clan of Perez (1Ch 9:4) = "Athaiah" of Ne 11:4.</p><p>(2) Son of Bigvai (Ezr 8:14); called "Uthi" in 1 Esdras 8:40.</p>