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Pileha

פִּלְחָא/PIH-leh-huh/

“Worship or slice”

Summary

Pileha was the head of a Jewish family who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah after the return from exile.

☩Covenant Signer

Pileha was among the leaders of the people who set their seal to the covenant of faithfulness to God's law under Nehemiah's leadership. This solemn agreement bound the returned exiles to observe the Mosaic law and support the temple service.

Key verses:Nehemiah 10:24

Related Verses1 mention

Nehemiah· 1 verse

10:24

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pileha," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VIII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Pileha," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).