Piltai פִּלְטָ֑י
Head of a priestly family
Who is Piltai in the Bible?
Piltai was the head of the priestly family of Moadiah during the time of Joiakim, the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 12:17. He appears in a list of prominent priestly family leaders documented during Joiakim's tenure, who was the son of Jeshua and served as high priest in the restored Jewish community. Piltai's inclusion among these leaders indicates he held significant responsibility for his family's duties and responsibilities in temple service. His mention highlights the crucial role that priestly families played in maintaining the religious and spiritual life of the Jewish community as it rebuilt after exile.
Biography
Piltai is mentioned in Neh.12.17 as the head of the priestly family of Moadiah during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, who served as the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Piltai is listed among the heads of the priestly families who were recorded in the days of Joiakim (Neh.12.12-21). This suggests that Piltai was a prominent priest who led his family in their duties and responsibilities within the temple service. The mention of Piltai in this context highlights the importance of the priestly families and their leadership in maintaining the religious life of the Jewish community after the exile.
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:17
"of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פִּלְטָ֑י |