Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Pelethite [most Pe’lethite] (Heb. Pelethi’, ; Sept. , ; but 1Ch 18:17, ), a class of persons mentioned only in the phrase , rendered in the A.V. the Cherethites and the Pelethites. These two collectives designate a force that was evidently David’s body-guard. Their names have been supposed either to indicate their duties or to … Continue reading “Pelethite”

Peleth (Heb. id. , swiftness; Sept. v. r. ), the name of two Jews. 1. The father of On, of the tribe of Reuben, who joined Dathan and Abiram in their rebellion (Num 16:1). B.C. ante 1657. Josephus (Ant. 4:2, 2), omitting all mention of On, calls Peleth (, apparently identifying him with PHALLU, the … Continue reading “Peleth”

Pelet (Heb. id. , deliverance; Sept. , , v. r. and ), the name of two Jews. SEE BETH-PALET. 1. The fourth named of the six sons of Jahdai, of the family of Caleb the Hezronite (1Ch 2:47). B.C. post 1612. 2. Son of Azmaveth (q.v.), and brother of Jeziel, one of David’s Benjamite captains … Continue reading “Pelet”

PELEG Son of Eber, and fourth in descent from Shem. He was called Peleg, division, because in his time the earth was divided, Gen 10:25 ; 11:16. Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary Peleg (Heb. id. , division; Sept. v. r. , ; Josephus, , Ant. 1:6, 5), the son of Eber, and father of … Continue reading “Peleg”

Pelbart, Oswald a Hungarian Franciscan monk, noted for his learning and as a pulpit orator, flourished near the opening of the 16th century at Temesvar. We possess the following works of his, which are mostly homiletical, and have passed through numerous editions: Ponzeriumn sermonuo in de tempore (Norimb. 1483, fol. et al.): Pomoerium sermonum de … Continue reading “Pelbart, Oswald”

Pelayo a noted mediaeval royal character, and a convert to Christianity, is said to have been the first Christian king in Spain after the conquest of that country by the Arabs. Contemporary historians make no mention of him, but this may be accounted for on the ground of the insignificant size of his kingdom, which … Continue reading “Pelayo”

Pelatiah (Heb. Pelatyah’, , delivered of Jehovah; also in the prolonged form Pelatyau hu, Eze 11:1; Eze 11:13; Sept. , , Nehemiah , in Ezekiel ), the name of four Jews. 1. Son of Ishi, of the tribe of Simeon, and one of the captains of the five hundred men who made a successful attack … Continue reading “Pelatiah”

Pelargus, Christoph a Protestant theologian of Germany, was born at Schweidnitz, Silesia, August 3, 1565. He studied at different universities, was in 1586 professor of philosophy at Frankfort, in 1589 doctor, in 1591 professor of theology, and died June 10, 1633. He wrote, Commentarii in Pentateuchum, Matthaeum, Lucam, Johannem et Acta Apostolorum: De Conciliis: Epitome … Continue reading “Pelargus, Christoph”

Pelargus, Ambrose Theologian, born at Nidda, Hesse, about 1488; died at Trier, 1557. Stork (Greek Pelargon, whence Pelargus) entered the Dominican order probably at Freiburg, Breisgau. He was famed for his eloquence and admired for the elegance of his writings, being skilled in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. His polemical efforts were directed principally against the … Continue reading “Pelargus, Ambrose”

Pelaliah (Heb. Pelalyah’, , judged of Jah, i.e. Jehovah; Sept. ), son of Amzi, a priest, and father of Jeroham (Neh 11:12). B.C. ante 445. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Pelaliah PELALIAH.A priest (Neh 11:12). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Pelaliah Son of Amzi. (Neh 11:12) Compounded of Pillel, to meditate … Continue reading “Pelaliah”