Pelaliah פְּלַלְיָה
Priest in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time
Biography
Pelaliah was a priest who resided in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, according to Neh.11.12. He was the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah. This lineage indicates that Pelaliah belonged to a priestly family. As a priest living in Jerusalem, he would have had duties related to the temple service and worship.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse Study available
- Nehemiah 11:12
"and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּלַלְיָה | H6421 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Pelaliah
(1) One who "sealed" the covenant (Ne 10:22).
(2) A descendant of Solomon, grandson of Zerubbabel (<ref osisRef="Bible:1Chr.