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Pirathon(pirathonite)

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Summary

Pirathon was a town in Ephraim, home of the judge Abdon and David's warrior Benaiah.

☩Notable Residents

Abdon the judge was from Pirathon in the hill country of Ephraim and was buried there after judging Israel eight years. Benaiah the Pirathonite was one of David's thirty mighty men and served as commander of the eleventh monthly division.

Key verses:Judges 12:13-152 Samuel 23:301 Chronicles 11:311 Chronicles 27:14

Related Verses5 mentions

Judges· 2 verses

12:1312:15

1 Chronicles· 2 verses

11:3127:14

2 Samuel· 1 verse

23:30

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pirathon," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).