Pallu פַּלּוּא
Son of Reuben, ancestor of the Palluites
Biography
Pallu was one of the sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.9; Exo.6.14; 1Ch.5.3). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Reuben, which list the descendants of Reuben and their clans. Pallu's descendants formed the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben (Num.26.5, 8). The Palluites were one of the clans that made up the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness wanderings and the settlement of the Promised Land. The mention of Pallu and his descendants in these genealogies highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the organization and history of the Israelite community.
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In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 46:9
"The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."
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Exodus 1 verse Study available
- Exodus 6:14
"These are the heads of their fathers’ houses. The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben."
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Numbers 2 verses
- Numbers 26:5
"Reuben, the firstborn of Israel; the sons of Reuben: of Hanoch, the family of the Hanochites; of Pallu, the family of the Palluites;"
- Numbers 26:8
"The son of Pallu: Eliab."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 5:3
"the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּלּוּא | H6396 |
| Group | Hebrew | פַּלֻּאִי | H6384 |