Peleth פֶּ֫לֶת
Son of Jonathan, descendant of Jerahmeel
Who is Peleth in the Bible?
Peleth was a son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles 2:33. He is listed alongside his brother Zaza as part of the lineage that traced back through Jerahmeel, the firstborn son of Hezron and grandson of Judah. Beyond his appearance in this genealogical record, no further details are provided about Peleth's life or accomplishments. His inclusion in the genealogy of Judah indicates his place within the tribe of Judah during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan or the early monarchy, serving as part of the documented family line that established tribal identity and inheritance claims.
Biography
Peleth was a son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel, according to the genealogy of Judah in 1Ch.2.33. Jerahmeel was the firstborn son of Hezron, who was a grandson of Judah. Peleth is listed along with his brother Zaza as sons of Jonathan. No further details are provided about Peleth's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy indicates he was part of the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan or the early monarchy.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:33
"The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פֶּ֫לֶת |