Lexical Summary Peleth: Peleth Original Word: פֶלֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Peleth From an unused root meaning to flee; swiftness; Peleth, the name of two Israelites -- Peleth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Peleth (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶּ֫לֶת proper name, masculine 1. Reubenite Numbers 16:1, Φαλεθ[κ]; read probably מַּלּוּא (q. v.) so Gf Dr and others 2 Judahite 1 Chronicles 2:33: Θαλεθ, Φαλεθ[ατ]. Topical Lexicon Name and Context Pelet appears twice in the Old Testament as the name of two different men. Although the occurrences are few, the settings—one amid the rebellion of Korah and the other within the family records of Judah—provide valuable windows on Israel’s history and on God’s dealings with His people. Occurrences 1. Numbers 16:1 – ancestor of On, a Reubenite whose name is linked to the abortive revolt led by Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. Pelet and the Rebellion Narrative (Numbers 16) “Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, together with Dathan and Abiram… and On son of Pelet, the sons of Reuben, took men” (Numbers 16:1). Pelet in the Genealogies of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:33) “The sons of Jonathan: Pelet and Zaza” (1 Chronicles 2:33). Historical Significance • Tribal Identity: The two records place a Pelet in both Reuben and Judah, tribes that occupied territories east and west of the Jordan respectively. The dual occurrence illustrates the diversity within Israel and the breadth of the name’s use. Theological and Ministry Insights 1. The Weight of Association – Being linked to rebellion (even passively) can stain a family legacy; conversely, withdrawal from sin preserves it. Church leaders can point to Pelet’s household as a reminder that repentance and separation from divisive movements safeguard future generations. Practical Applications • Guarding Allegiances: Pelet’s proximity to Korah’s rebellion cautions believers to examine the leaders they follow and the causes they promote. Key Cross-References • Psalms 106:16-18 – divine judgment on Korah’s company. Summary Pelet’s brief scriptural footprints—one in a moment of looming judgment, the other in a quietly preserved genealogy—together illustrate God’s comprehensive record-keeping and His call to covenant fidelity. While human history may overlook such lightly sketched figures, Scripture embeds them as enduring testimonies: warning against rebellion, commending faithful withdrawal from sin, and affirming the individual’s place in God’s unbroken redemptive line. Forms and Transliterations פֶּ֖לֶת פֶּ֣לֶת פלת pe·leṯ Pelet peleṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 16:1 HEB: וְא֥וֹן בֶּן־ פֶּ֖לֶת בְּנֵ֥י רְאוּבֵֽן׃ NAS: the son of Peleth, sons KJV: the son of Peleth, sons INT: and On the son of Peleth sons of Reuben 1 Chronicles 2:33 2 Occurrences |