Pelaliah פְּלַלְיָה
Priest in Jerusalem during Nehemiah's time
Who is Pelaliah in the Bible?
Pelaliah was a priest who lived in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah, as recorded in Nehemiah 11:12. He descended from a prominent priestly line, being the son of Amzi, grandson of Zechariah, and great-grandson of Pashhur, which established his credentials for temple service. As a member of the Jerusalem priestly community after the Jewish return from exile, Pelaliah would have participated in the restoration of temple worship and religious life. His inclusion in Nehemiah's genealogical record reflects his role as one of the priests responsible for maintaining proper worship and service in the rebuilt temple.
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
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- Nehemiah 11:12
"and their associates who did the work at the temple—822 men; Adaiah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּלַלְיָה |
Pelaliah
(1) One who "sealed" the covenant (Ne 10:22).
(2) A descendant of Solomon, grandson of Zerubbabel (<ref osisRef="Bible:1Chr.