Pelatiah פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ
Descendant of King Solomon
Who is Pelatiah in the Bible?
Pelatiah was a descendant of King Solomon mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 3:21, listed as one of the sons of Hananiah. He belonged to the royal line of Judah through King Jehoiachin, making him part of the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were rebuilding their community after the Babylonian exile. Though little is known about Pelatiah's individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogical record preserves the continuity of David's royal line and demonstrates God's faithfulness in maintaining the lineage through the exile and restoration period.
Biography
Pelatiah is listed in the genealogy of King Solomon's descendants in 1Ch.3.21. He is mentioned as one of the sons of Hananiah, along with his brother Jeshaiah. Hananiah was a descendant of Solomon through the line of King Jehoiachin. This genealogy traces the royal line of Judah after the Babylonian exile, suggesting that Pelatiah lived in the post-exilic period.
Family
Siblings
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Arnan Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of David's son SolomonView full profile →
- Obadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Shecaniah MaleLevite priest in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
"The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּלַטְיָ֫הוּ |
Pelatiah
(3) A Simeonite, one of the captains who cleared out the Amalekites and dwelt on the captured land (1Ch 4:42,43).
(4) A prince of the people whom Ezekiel (in Babylon) pictures as `devising mischief' and giving `wicked counsel' in Jerusalem. He is represented as falling dead while Ezekiel prophesies (Eze 11:1,13). His name has the "-u," ending.
pe'-leg (pelegh, "watercourse," "division"): A son of Eber, and brother of Joktan. The derivation of the name is given: "for in his days was the earth divided" (niphleghah) (Ge 10:25