Pelatiah פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ
Simeonite leader who attacked the Amalekites
Who is Pelatiah in the Bible?
Pelatiah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon who participated in a military campaign against the Amalekites, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:42. Along with fellow commanders Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, he led approximately 500 Simeonites to Mount Seir to attack and destroy the remaining Amalekites in that region. This campaign likely occurred after the Babylonian exile as the Simeonites worked to reclaim and secure their ancestral territory. Pelatiah's role as a commander indicates he was a capable military leader during a period of tribal restoration and territorial reassertion.
Biography
Pelatiah was one of the leaders from the tribe of Simeon who participated in an attack against the Amalekites, according to 1Ch.4.42. Along with his fellow leaders Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, Pelatiah led a group of 500 Simeonites to Mount Seir. There they attacked and destroyed the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped earlier defeats. This event likely took place after the Babylonian exile, as the Simeonites sought to reclaim their territory. Pelatiah's leadership role suggests he was a capable warrior and commander.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:42
"And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ |