Descendant of King Saul
Pithon
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:35.
פִּיתוֹןPithon
The name means “mouthful; persuasion.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Micah
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Pithon Written by AI
Pithon is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:35 and 1 Chronicles 9:41. He is listed as one of the sons of Micah, who was a descendant of King Saul through his son Jonathan. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 8 focuses on the descendants of Saul, the first king of Israel, who was from the tribe of Benjamin. The repetition of this genealogy in 1Chronicles 9 emphasizes the importance of Saul's lineage and the prominence of the Benjamites in Israel's history. However, no additional details are provided about Pithon's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
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
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
- 1 Chronicles 9:41
The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.