Pallu פַּלּוּא
Son of Reuben, ancestor of the Palluites
Who is Pallu in the Bible?
Pallu was a son of Reuben, the firstborn son of Jacob, and the ancestor of the Palluite clan within the tribe of Reuben (Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14, 1 Chronicles 5:3). He is mentioned in the genealogical records that trace the descendants of Reuben and the various clans that comprised his tribe (Numbers 26:5, 8). The Palluites, as the descendants of Pallu were known, formed one of the major family groups within the tribe of Reuben during Israel's wilderness wanderings and settlement of the Promised Land. The inclusion of Pallu in these genealogies underscores the biblical emphasis on family lineage and tribal organization in structuring the Israelite community.
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
- Genesis 46:9
"The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi."
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Exodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:14
"These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel, were Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi. These were the clans of Reuben."
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Numbers 2 verses
- Numbers 26:5
"Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu,"
- Numbers 26:8
"Now the son of Pallu was 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּלּוּא |
| Group | Hebrew | פַּלֻּאִי |