Puthites פּוּתִי
A clan from the tribe of Judah
Who is Puthites in the Bible?
The Puthites were a clan from the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:53. They descended from Salma, who was part of the lineage of Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan. The Puthites originated from Kiriath-jearim, a city in Judah, and are listed alongside other related clans such as the Shumathites and Mishraites. While little is known about their individual history or significance, the Puthites appear in Scripture as part of the broader genealogical record that traces the family lines and settlements of the tribe of Judah.
Biography
The Puthites were a clan mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah (1Ch.2.53). They are listed among the descendants of Salma, who was from the lineage of Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan (Num.13.6). The Puthites, along with the Shumathites and the Mishraites, were clans that originated from Kiriath-jearim, a city in Judah.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 2:53
"and the clans of Kiriath-jearim—the Ithrites, Puthites, Shumathites, and Mishraites. From these descended the Zorathites and Eshtaolites."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | פּוּתִי |