Person Old Testament
Ater
Ater was one of the individuals who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah's reforms (Neh.10.17). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Nehemiah 10:17.
Why it matters. One of the signers of the covenant during Nehemiah's time
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Ater
Ater is mentioned in Nehemiah 10 as one of the individuals who signed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah's religious and social reforms in Jerusalem. The covenant was a solemn agreement made by the people of Israel to obey God's laws and commandments faithfully. Ater's inclusion in the list of signers indicates that he was a prominent figure in the community and pledged his commitment to the covenant along with other leaders, priests, and Levites. The signing of the covenant was a significant event in the history of Israel, marking a renewed dedication to God and His laws.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
Nehemiah (1 verse)