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Pelonite

/PEL-oh-nyte/

Summary

The Pelonite was a designation given to two of David's mighty warriors: Helez and Ahijah.

☩Warriors of David

Both Helez and Ahijah are called Pelonites in the Chronicles account of David's mighty men. Helez the Pelonite was from the tribe of Ephraim and commanded one of David's monthly divisions. The designation likely derives from their place of birth or residence, though the exact location is uncertain.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 11:271 Chronicles 11:361 Chronicles 27:10

Related Verses3 mentions

1 Chronicles· 3 verses

11:2711:3627:10

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pelonite," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Pelonite," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Pelonite," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).