Lexical Definition
פֶּלֶט Peleṭ (peh'-let) Pelet N:N-M-P
from פָּלַט; escape
Pelet. See also בֵּית פֶּלֶט.
- § Pelet = "deliverance"
- Pelet, the name of two Israelites
1) son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb
2) son of Azmaveth and one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָפֶ֖לֶט | and Pelet | 1Chr.12.3 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3
- son of: Azmaveth (עַזְמָוֶת)
- brother of: Jeziel (יְזַוְאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
פֶּ֫לֶט
proper name, masculine 1. 1Chr 2:47, Φαλεκ[γ, τ].
2. 1Chr 12:3, Ιωφαλητ, Φαλετ, etc. — see בֵּית פָּ֑לֶט
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:47 · 12:3 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Pelet, a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag, along with his brother Berachah.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3;
- only referred to as Pelet פֶּלֶט;
- son of Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת;
- a brother of Jeziel יְזַוְאֵל.
Pelet was a Benjamite warrior who, along with his brother Berachah, joined David at Ziklag, according to 1 Chronicles 12:3. They were among the mighty warriors who helped David in battle and were known for their skill with the bow. The brothers were sons of Azmaveth, suggesting they came from a family of warriors. Their support of David likely came during the time when he was fleeing from King Saul and gathering a loyal following. The mention of Pelet and his brother highlights the diverse group of warriors who supported David and helped him establish his kingdom.
All entries for Pelet: פֶּלֶט