The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98.
We may observe here, 1. That an account was kept in writing of the families that came up out of captivity, and the numbers of each family. This was done for their honour, as part of their recompence for their faith and courage, their confidence in God and their affection to their own land, and to stir up others to follow their good example.
Commenting on Ezra 2:1-35
The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight. (e) Who were of the posterity of Hezekiah.
Ezr 2:3-35 List of the houses and families of the people. Comp. Neh 7:8-38. - To show the variations in names and numbers between the two texts, we here place them side by side, the names in Nehemiah being inserted in parentheses. Ezra II Ezra II Neh. VII 1. The Sons of Parosh 2172 2172 2. The Sons of Shephatiah 372 372 3. The Sons of Arah 775 652 4.
Commenting on Ezra 2:3-35