Head of a priestly family
Piltai
Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:17.
פִּלְטָ֑יPiltai
About Piltai Written by AI
Piltai is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:17 as the head of the priestly family of Moadiah during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, who served as the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Piltai is listed among the heads of the priestly families who were recorded in the days of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:12 to 21). This suggests that Piltai was a prominent priest who led his family in their duties and responsibilities within the temple service. The mention of Piltai in this context highlights the importance of the priestly families and their leadership in maintaining the religious life of the Jewish community after the exile.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Nehemiah 12:17
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin and of Moadiah, Piltai;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.