Pelonites פְּלוֹנִי
Designation for two of David's mighty warriors
Biography
Pelonite or Paltite is a designation used for two of David's mighty warriors. Helez the Pelonite (also called the Paltite) is mentioned in 1Ch.11.27 and 1Ch.27.10 as one of David's thirty mighty warriors and the leader of the seventh division of David's army, which served in the seventh month. Ahijah the Pelonite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.36 as another of David's mighty warriors. The term Pelonite or Paltite likely refers to their place of origin or clan affiliation, though the exact location is uncertain. The inclusion of these warriors in the lists of David's mighty men highlights their exceptional military skills and their loyalty to the king.
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 11:27
"Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,"
- 1 Chronicles 11:36
"Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:10
"The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand."
2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:26
"Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | פְּלוֹנִי | H6397 |
| Group | Hebrew | פַּלְטִי | H6407 |