Peleth פֶּ֫לֶת

Male Tribe of Judah H6431H 1 book

Son of Jonathan, descendant of Jerahmeel

Biography

Peleth was a son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel, according to the genealogy of Judah in 1Ch.2.33. Jerahmeel was the firstborn son of Hezron, who was a grandson of Judah. Peleth is listed along with his brother Zaza as sons of Jonathan. No further details are provided about Peleth's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy indicates he was part of the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan or the early monarchy.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 2:33

    "The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew פֶּ֫לֶת H6431H
Encyclopedia Article

Peleth

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(2) A descendant of Jerahmeel (1Ch 2:33).

pel'-e-thits, pe'-leth-its (pelethi): A company of David's bodyguard, like the CHERETHITES (which see) (2Sa 8:18; <ref osisRef="Bible:2Sam.1