Lexical Definition
פִּיתוֹן Pîythôwn (pee-thone') Pithon N:N-M-P
probably from the same as פֹּת; expansive
Pithon.
- § Pithon = "harmless"
- Pithon, an Israelite
1) son of Micah, grandson of Mephibosheth, descendant of Saul
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| פִּית֥וֹן | Pithon | 1Chr.8.35 • 1Chr.9.41 |
| Φιθών | Pithon | LXX.1Chr.8.35 • LXX.1Chr.9.41 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.35
- son of: Micah (מִיכָה)
- brother of: Melech (מֶלֶךְ), Tarea (תַּאֲרֵעַ) and Ahaz (אָחָז)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
פִּיתוֺן proper name, masculine descendant of Saul 1Chr 8:35 = פִּיתֹן 1Chr 9:41, Φιθων, Φαιθων, ᵐ5L Φιθωθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:35 · 9:41 |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Descendant of King Saul
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Pithon, a descendant of King Saul, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.8.35;
- only referred to as Pithon פִּיתוֹן;
- son of Micah מִיכָה;
- a brother of Melech מֶלֶךְ, Tarea תַּאֲרֵעַ and Ahaz אָחָז.
Pithon is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:35 and 9:41. He is listed as one of the sons of Micah, who was a descendant of King Saul through his son Jonathan. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8 focuses on the descendants of Saul, the first king of Israel, who was from the tribe of Benjamin. The repetition of this genealogy in 1 Chronicles 9 emphasizes the importance of Saul's lineage and the prominence of the Benjamites in Israel's history. However, no additional details are provided about Pithon's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
All entries for Pithon: פִּיתוֹן