Pelonites פְּלוֹנִי
Designation for two of David's mighty warriors
Who is Pelonites in the Bible?
Pelonites refers to a designation for two of David's mighty warriors mentioned in 1 Chronicles. Helez the Pelonite appears in 1 Chronicles 11:27 and 27:10 as one of David's thirty mighty men and commander of the seventh monthly division of David's army. Ahijah the Pelonite is also listed among David's mighty warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:36. The term "Pelonite" or "Paltite" likely indicates their geographic origin or clan affiliation, though the exact location remains uncertain. Their inclusion in David's roster of elite warriors demonstrates their exceptional military prowess and steadfast loyalty to the king during his reign.
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, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division."
2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:26
"Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | פְּלוֹנִי |
| Group | Hebrew | פַּלְטִי |