Warriors from or of Pelon or Palet(?)
Pelonite or Paltite, a designation for two of David's mighty warriors, Helez and Ahijah.
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Pelonite or Paltite is a designation used for two of David's mighty warriors. Helez the Pelonite (also called the Paltite) is mentioned in 1Ch.11.27 and 1Ch.27.10 as one of David's thirty mighty warriors and the leader of the seventh division of David's army, which served in the seventh month. Ahijah the Pelonite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.36 as another of David's mighty warriors. The term Pelonite or Paltite likely refers to their place of origin or clan affiliation, though the exact location is uncertain. The inclusion of these warriors in the lists of David's mighty men highlights their exceptional military skills and their loyalty to the king.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6397
Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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