Ater. [A'ter]

1. Ancestor of some of those who returned from exile and dwelt in

Jerusalem. Ezra 2: 16; Neh. 7: 21.

2. Apparently head of one of the families of porters to the temple. Ezra 2: 42; Neh. 7: 45.

3. A chief of the people who sealed the covenant. Neh. 10: 17.