Pithon פִּיתוֹן

Male Tribe of Benjamin H6377 1 book

Descendant of King Saul

Biography

Pithon is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1Ch.8.35 and 1Ch.9.41. He is listed as one of the sons of Micah, who was a descendant of King Saul through his son Jonathan. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 focuses on the descendants of Saul, the first king of Israel, who was from the tribe of Benjamin. The repetition of this genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9 emphasizes the importance of Saul's lineage and the prominence of the Benjamites in Israel's history. However, no additional details are provided about Pithon's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 8:35

    "The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz."

  • 1 Chronicles 9:41

    "The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew פִּיתוֹן H6377
Encyclopedia Article

Pithon

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

in Scripture, means "full of pity"; it is expressed by rachamani, from rachamim (plural of racham), "bowels," "compassion" (La 4:10 the King James Version, its