Pethahiah פְּתַחְיָה
Head of the 19th priestly division
Who is Pethahiah in the Bible?
Pethahiah was a priest who served as head of the 19th priestly division during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:16. David organized the priests into 24 divisions, each responsible for temple service in rotating weekly shifts throughout the year. Pethahiah's appointment to lead one of these divisions reflects the structured approach David implemented to maintain consistent and orderly worship in the tabernacle. His role demonstrates the importance of organization and shared responsibility in Israel's religious life, ensuring that priestly duties were distributed fairly among the descendants of Aaron.
Biography
Pethahiah was a priest who served as the head of the 19th priestly division during the time of David, according to 1Ch.24.16. The priests were divided into 24 divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. These divisions were established by David to ensure orderly worship and service in the temple.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:16
"the nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezkel,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פְּתַחְיָה |
Pethahiah
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