Bible Dictionary

Attai

The name Attai means “same as Athlai”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(opportune).
  1. Grandson of Sheshan the Jerahmeelite through his daughter Ahlai, whom he gave in marriage to Jarha, his Egyptian slave. (1 Chronicles 2:35,36) His grandson Zabad was one of David’s mighty men. (1 Chronicles 11:41)
  2. One of the lion-faced warriors of Gad, captains of the host, who forded the Jordan at the time of its overflow and joined David in the wilderness. (1 Chronicles 12:11) (B.C. 1060.)
  3. Second son of King Rehoboam by Maachah the daughter of Absalom. (2 Chronicles 11:20) (B.C. 975.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

at'-ta-i at'-i `attay, ("timely?"):

(1) A son of Jarha, the Egyptian, by a daughter of Sheshan (1Ch 2:35 f).

(2) A Gadite soldier who joined David's army at Ziklag (1Ch 12:11).

(3) A son of Rehoboam and grandson of Solomon (2Ch 11:20).