Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ
Nephew of Abraham
Biography
Pildash is mentioned in Gen.22.22 as one of the eight sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and Milcah, Nahor's wife. He is listed alongside his brothers Uz, Buz, Kemuel, Chesed, Hazo, Jidlaph, and Bethuel. Pildash was Abraham's nephew and would have been part of the extended family living in the region of Haran, where Abraham had originally settled with his father, Terah, before being called by God to go to Canaan (Gen.11.31).
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uz Early PatriarchGrandson of ShemSon of Aram, grandson of ShemView full profile →
- Buz Tribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- Kemuel MaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- Chesed Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- Hazo Early PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- Jidlaph Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- Bethuel Early PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- Tebah Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Gaham Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- Tahash Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Maacah MaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 22:22
"Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פִּלְדָּשׁ | H6394 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)