Descendant of King David
Pelaiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 3:24.
פְּלָיָהPelaiah
The name means “the Lord's secret or miracle.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Elioenai
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Pelaiah Written by AI
Pelaiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King David's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3:24. He is listed as one of the six sons of Elioenai, who was a descendant of David through the line of Solomon and Jehoiachin. This genealogy traces David's lineage after the Babylonian exile, suggesting that Pelaiah lived in the post-exilic period. However, no other details are provided about Pelaiah's life or role. His inclusion in the genealogy may serve to demonstrate the continuation of David's line even after the exile.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Pelaiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Distinguished of the Lord. (1.) One of David’s posterity (1 Chr. 3:24).
(2.) A Levite who expounded the law (Neh. 8:7).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 3:24
The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.