Pallu
פַּלּוּא/PAL-oo/
“Distinguished”
Summary
Pallu was a son of Reuben and the founder of the Palluites, a family clan within the tribe of Reuben.
☩Genealogy
Pallu was the second son of Reuben, making him a grandson of Jacob. He became the head of a family in the tribe of Reuben known as the Palluites. His name appears in various genealogical lists, sometimes spelled 'Phallu' in older translations. Through his son Eliab, he was the ancestor of Dathan and Abiram, who later rebelled against Moses.
Key verses:Genesis 46:9Exodus 6:14Numbers 26:5Numbers 26:81 Chronicles 5:3
Related Verses5 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pallu," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Pallu, Palluites," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).