Bible Dictionary
EMATHEIS
A son of Bebai who returned from exile and is identified with Athlai in Ezra. His name appears in the inter-testamental book of 1 Esdras.
Definition
Ematheis was one of the sons of Bebai who returned from exile. The name appears in 1 Esdras and corresponds to Athlai in Ezra.
Biblical Usage
Ematheis is listed in 1 Esdras 9:29 among the sons of Bebai.
Historical Background
The name has several textual forms, including Amatheis and Emaththis. The corresponding name in Ezra 10:28 is Athlai.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-ma-the'-is (Amathias; Emeus; Codex Vaticanus, Emaththis; Codex Alexandrinus, Ematheis; the King James Version, Amatheis):</p><p>One of the sons of Bebai ( /APC 1Esdras 9:29), called "Athlai" in Ezr 10:28.</p>