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The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.

a-tha'-ya ('athayah = "Yahweh is helper"; Athea, or Atheai): He is designated (Ne 11:4) as a descendant of Judah and the son of Uzziah. After the return from Babylon, he dwelt in Jerusalem. In 1Ch 9:4 his name is given as Uthai.