Numbers 13:9
New International Version
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;

New Living Translation
Benjamin Palti son of Raphu

English Standard Version
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

Berean Standard Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;

King James Bible
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

New King James Version
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

New American Standard Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

NASB 1995
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

NASB 1977
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

Legacy Standard Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

Amplified Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

Christian Standard Bible
Palti son of Raphu from the tribe of Benjamin;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Palti son of Raphu from the tribe of Benjamin;

American Standard Version
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

English Revised Version
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Palti, son of Raphu, from the tribe of Benjamin;

International Standard Version
From Benjamin's tribe, Raphu's son Palti;

Majority Standard Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;

NET Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;

New Heart English Bible
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

Webster's Bible Translation
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

World English Bible
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;

Young's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu.

Smith's Literal Translation
For the tribe of Benjamin: Palti, son of Raphu.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Phalti the son of Raphu.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu;

New American Bible
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti, son of Raphu;

New Revised Standard Version
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
From the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Daphu.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
From the tribe of Benyamin: Palti son of Daphu.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Phalti the son of Raphu.

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Context
The Spies Explore Canaan
8from the tribe of Ephraim, Hoshea son of Nun; 9from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu; 10from the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel son of Sodi;…

Cross References
Joshua 14:6-14
Then the sons of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh-barnea about you and me. / I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought back to him an honest report. / Although my brothers who went with me made the hearts of the people melt with fear, I remained loyal to the LORD my God. ...

Joshua 15:13-19
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) / And Caleb drove out from there the three sons of Anak—the descendants of Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak. / From there he marched against the inhabitants of Debir (formerly known as Kiriath-sepher). ...

Judges 1:12-15
And Caleb said, “To the man who strikes down Kiriath-sepher and captures it, I will give my daughter Acsah in marriage.” / So Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz captured the city, and Caleb gave his daughter Acsah to him in marriage. / One day Acsah came to Othniel and urged him to ask her father for a field. When she got off her donkey, Caleb asked her, “What do you desire?” ...

1 Chronicles 4:15
The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.

Deuteronomy 1:36
except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see it, and I will give him and his descendants the land on which he has set foot, because he followed the LORD wholeheartedly.”

Joshua 14:13-14
Then Joshua blessed Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance. / Therefore Hebron belongs to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite as an inheritance to this day, because he wholly followed the LORD, the God of Israel.

Joshua 15:13
According to the LORD’s command to him, Joshua gave Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the sons of Judah—Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.)

Judges 3:9-11
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

1 Samuel 30:14
We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.”

1 Chronicles 2:42-49
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron. / The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema. / Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai. ...

Matthew 1:5
Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse,

Hebrews 11:31
By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.

James 2:25
In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...


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from the tribe of Benjamin
The phrase "from the tribe of Benjamin" situates Palti within the context of the twelve tribes of Israel, each descending from one of Jacob's sons. Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, holds a unique place in Israel's history. The tribe of Benjamin is known for its fierce warriors and significant figures, such as King Saul and the Apostle Paul. The Hebrew root for Benjamin, "Binyamin," means "son of the right hand," symbolizing strength and favor. This tribal identity would have imbued Palti with a sense of belonging and responsibility, as each tribe was integral to the nation's covenantal relationship with God.

Palti
The name "Palti" is derived from the Hebrew root "palat," meaning "to escape" or "to deliver." This name may reflect the hope or prayer of his parents for deliverance or protection. In the context of the spies sent to Canaan, Palti's role was to assess the land that God had promised to deliver to the Israelites. His name serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and the faith required to trust in His promises, even when circumstances appear daunting.

son of Raphu
The designation "son of Raphu" provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. The name "Raphu" is less common, and its root may be related to "rapha," meaning "to heal" or "to restore." This connection could imply a family history of healing or restoration, either physically or spiritually. In a broader sense, it underscores the biblical theme of God as the ultimate healer and restorer of His people. The mention of Raphu highlights the continuity of faith and the transmission of God's promises through generations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
from the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Benjamin,
בִנְיָמִ֔ן (ḇin·yā·min)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites

Palti
פַּלְטִ֖י (pal·ṭî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6406: Palti -- 'escape', two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Raphu;
רָפֽוּא׃ (rā·p̄ū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7505: Raphu -- 'cured', a Benjamite


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