Peleth פֶּ֫לֶת
Reubenite, father of On who rebelled against Moses
Who is Peleth in the Bible?
Peleth was a Reubenite whose son, On, participated in Korah's rebellion against Moses as recorded in Numbers 16:1. Korah, a Levite, led 250 leaders in challenging the authority of Moses and Aaron, and On joined this uprising alongside other rebels like Dathan and Abiram. Notably, On disappears from the narrative after his initial mention, leading some scholars to believe he may have withdrawn from the rebellion before God's judgment fell on the rebels. Peleth's appearance in Scripture primarily serves to identify On's family lineage during this pivotal moment when the Israelite community challenged Moses' God-given leadership.
Biography
Peleth was a Reubenite, the father of On, who was involved in Korah's rebellion against Moses, according to Num.16.1. Korah, a Levite, led a group of 250 leaders in challenging the authority of Moses and Aaron. On son of Peleth was one of the rebels, along with Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab. However, On is not mentioned again in the story, and some scholars suggest he may have withdrawn from the rebellion. The rebellion was a serious challenge to Moses' leadership and resulted in God's judgment on the rebels. Peleth's mention as On's father highlights the involvement of Reubenites in this significant event.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 16:1
"Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פֶּ֫לֶת |