Peleth

פֶּלֶת/PEE-leth/

“Swiftness”

Summary

Peleth is the name of two men: the father of On who joined Korah's rebellion, and a descendant of Jerahmeel.

☩Father of On

Peleth was a Reubenite whose son On joined with Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in their rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Interestingly, On is not mentioned again in the account of the rebellion's consequences.

Key verses:Numbers 16:1

☩Descendant of Jerahmeel

Another Peleth was a son of Jonathan and a descendant of Jerahmeel through the line of Judah.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:33

Related Verses2 mentions

Numbers· 1 verse

16:1

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:33

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Peleth," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Peleth," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).