Pelatiah פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ
Prince of Israel whom Ezekiel saw in a vision
Who is Pelatiah in the Bible?
Pelatiah was a prince of Israel whom the prophet Ezekiel encountered in a vision recorded in Ezekiel 11:1. He was one of twenty-five princes whom Ezekiel saw gathering in Jerusalem, and these leaders were characterized as wicked men who gave evil counsel to the city. As Ezekiel was prophesying, he witnessed Pelatiah suddenly die in the vision, which caused the prophet to fall on his face in distress and cry out to God, asking whether the Lord would destroy the entire remnant of Israel (Ezekiel 11:13). Pelatiah's death served as a symbolic judgment against the corrupt leadership that had misguided God's people, emphasizing both the accountability of Israel's leaders and the serious consequences of their unfaithfulness.
Biography
Pelatiah son of Benaiah was one of the twenty-five princes of Israel whom the prophet Ezekiel saw in a vision, according to Ezk.11.1. These princes were described as wicked men who gave evil advice in the city. As Ezekiel was prophesying, he saw Pelatiah die, causing him to fall on his face and cry out to God, asking if He would destroy the remnant of Israel (Ezk.11.13). Pelatiah's death in the vision served as a sign of the judgment that would come upon the leaders who had led the people astray. The vision emphasizes the responsibility of leaders and the consequences of their actions.
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ |