Zillethai צִלְּתַי
Manassite leader who joined David at Ziklag
Who is Zillethai in the Bible?
Zillethai was a Manassite leader who joined David at Ziklag, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:20. He was among the warriors from the tribe of Manasseh who recognized David as the future king of Israel and allied with him during his time fleeing from King Saul. Listed alongside other Manassite commanders such as Adnah, Jozabad, and Jediael, Zillethai represented the growing support David received from various tribes as he gathered strength and prepared for his eventual reign. His decision to join David demonstrated the loyalty and faith that certain tribal leaders had in God's plan for David's kingship, contributing to the coalition of forces that would ultimately support David's rise to power.
Biography
In 1 Chronicles 12, Zillethai is mentioned as one of the Manassite leaders who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. The chapter lists the warriors from various tribes who allied themselves with David during this time, recognizing him as the future king of Israel. Zillethai is named along with several other Manassite leaders, including Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, and Elihu. These men are described as brave warriors and commanders, indicating that they held positions of leadership within their tribe. The support of these Manassite leaders would have been valuable to David as he gathered allies and built his army in preparation for his eventual reign as king. The fact that Zillethai and the others joined David at Ziklag demonstrates their loyalty and belief in his divine appointment as Israel's future ruler.
In Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 12:20
"When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צִלְּתַי |