Pelet, Son of Jahdai
Who was Pelet, Son of Jahdai, in the Bible?
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb who is listed among the six sons of Jahdai in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
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Pelet, Son of Jahdai, is an Old Testament figure belonging to the Tribe of Judah. He is identified within the extensive genealogical records of the Chronicler, specifically during the Egypt and Wilderness era's historical retrospection.
His existence is documented solely in the context of his immediate family structure. While the biblical text provides no narrative accounts of his life, his placement within the lineage of Jahdai highlights his status as a legitimate heir of the Calebite line, one of the most prominent families in the Judean wilderness and the southern hill country.
Background and Family
Pelet appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2, a chapter dedicated to the descendants of Judah. According to verse 47, he was one of the six sons of Jahdai. His brothers are listed as Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Ephah, and Shaaph.
The text identifies Pelet as a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron (not to be confused with Caleb the son of Jephunneh, though the families are closely linked). The Calebites were a significant power within the Tribe of Judah, occupying the territory of Hebron and the surrounding areas. Pelet’s specific branch through Jahdai represents a particular subset of this clan.
Major Life Events
The biblical record for Pelet is strictly genealogical. There are no recorded major life events, speeches, or military actions attributed to him. In the context of 1 Chronicles, his "event" is his birth and his preservation in the national register.
Relationship to Other Biblical Figures
Pelet’s primary relationships are horizontal—defined by his siblings. He is the brother of Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Ephah, and Shaaph. Through his father Jahdai, he is linked to the wider house of Caleb. There is scholarly discussion regarding the exact structure of the Calebite tree in 1 Chronicles 2, leading to various interpretations of his relationship to other figures like Achsah or Hur; however, the text explicitly and securely places him as a son of Jahdai.
Spiritual Significance
While Pelet lacks a narrative arc, his spiritual significance lies in the doctrine of God's providence over the individual. By being named in the Holy Scriptures, Pelet represents the biblical truth that every member of the covenant community, regardless of their lack of worldly fame, is known to God and essential to the unfolding of the messianic lineage. His inclusion ensures that the tribal heritage of Judah remained intact through the centuries and the subsequent exile.
Pelet's inclusion in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 2:47 serves to validate the lineage of the Tribe of Judah. Within the context of the Egypt and Wilderness era, such records were essential for maintaining tribal boundaries and inheritance rights, ensuring that the promises made to the house of David and the broader Judahite community were grounded in historical and familial reality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Pelet's father?
Pelet was the son of Jahdai, a member of the Calebite clan within the Tribe of Judah.
Which tribe did Pelet belong to?
Pelet belonged to the Tribe of Judah.
How many siblings did Pelet have?
According to 1 Chronicles 2:47, Pelet had five brothers: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Ephah, and Shaaph.
What does the name Pelet mean?
The Hebrew name Pelet (פֶּ֫לֶט) generally means 'deliverance' or 'escape'.
Family & Relationships
Parents
JahdaiFather1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Pelet, Son of JahdaiThis page
Hur of the Tribe of JudahBrotherExodus 17:10Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Shaaph: 1 Chronicles 2:19 ties Hur to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Shaaph to Pelet. No verse states the brother link between Hur and Pelet directly.Evidence: Exodus 17:10
Acsah, Daughter of Caleb ben HezronSister1 Chronicles 2:47–49Stated
ArdonBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Shaaph and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Pelet to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Shaaph to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Caleb to Ardon (itself an inferred link). No verse states the brother link between Pelet and Ardon directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
Ephah, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Gazez, Grandson of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
No verse names Pelet and Gazez together; the brother link is carried from the surrounding genealogy and is not stated in Scripture.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
GeshanBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Haran, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Shaaph: 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Haran to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Shaaph to Pelet. No verse states the brother link between Haran and Pelet directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
JesherBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Shaaph and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Pelet to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Shaaph to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Caleb to Jesher (itself an inferred link). No verse states the brother link between Pelet and Jesher directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
Jotham, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Mesha, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:42Inferred
Reconstructed through Shaaph and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Pelet to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Shaaph to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:42 ties Caleb to Mesha. No verse states the brother link between Pelet and Mesha directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:42
Moza, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:46Inferred
Reconstructed through Shaaph and Caleb: 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Pelet to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Shaaph to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:46 ties Caleb to Moza. No verse states the brother link between Pelet and Moza directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:46
RegemBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Shaaph, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
Shaaph, Son of JahdaiBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Stated
SheberBrother1 Chronicles 2:47Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Shaaph: 1 Chronicles 2:48 ties Sheber to Caleb; 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Shaaph to Pelet. No verse states the brother link between Sheber and Pelet directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:47
ShevaBrother1 Chronicles 2:47–49Stated
Shobab, Son of CalebBrother1 Chronicles 2:18Inferred
Reconstructed through Caleb and Shaaph: 1 Chronicles 2:18 ties Shobab to Caleb (itself an inferred link); 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Shaaph to Pelet. No verse states the brother link between Shobab and Pelet directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:18
TirhanahBrother1 Chronicles 2:47–48Stated
Extended family
Caleb, Son of HezronAncestor1 Chronicles 2:47Inferred
Reconstructed through Shaaph: 1 Chronicles 2:49 ties Caleb to Shaaph; 1 Chronicles 2:47 ties Shaaph to Pelet. No verse states the descendant link between Caleb and Pelet directly.Evidence: 1 Chronicles 2:47; 1 Chronicles 2:46
Connected Figures
Family
Father · 1 Chronicles 2:47
A member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, known as the father of six sons.
Egypt and WildernessFirst: 1 Chronicles 2:472 versespatriarchJudah
Brother · Exodus 17:10
A prominent leader of the tribe of Judah who supported Moses' hands during the battle against Amalek and served as a temporary leader of Israel.
Sister · 1 Chronicles 2:47–49
A daughter of Caleb, son of Hezron, belonging to the tribe of Judah during the period of the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:18
A descendant of Judah through the line of Caleb and a member of the generation that experienced the transition from the Egyptian sojourn to the wilderness wanderings.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:47
Ephah was a member of the tribe of Judah mentioned in the genealogical records of Caleb, specifically listed as one of the six sons of Jahdai.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
Gazez was a member of the tribe of Judah during the Egypt and Wilderness era, identified as the son of Haran and a descendant of Caleb.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:47
A descendant of the tribe of Judah listed among the sons of Jahdai in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles.
Egypt and WildernessFirst: 1 Chronicles 2:4710 versesTribal leader or head of householdJudah
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
A member of the tribe of Judah, Haran was the son of Caleb and Ephah, and the father of Gazez during the period of Israel's growth.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:18
Jesher was a descendant of Judah and the first-named son of Caleb, son of Hezron, and his wife Azubah.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:47
A member of the tribe of Judah and descendant of Caleb, listed as the second son of Jahdai in the genealogical records of the Egypt and Wilderness era.
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:42
Mesha was the firstborn son of Caleb ben Hezron within the tribe of Judah during the era of the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness.
Egypt and WildernessFirst: 1 Chronicles 2:4210 versesProgenitorJudah
Brother · 1 Chronicles 2:46
Moza was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, the son of the prominent leader Caleb and his concubine Ephah.
Mentions by Book
- Exodus1
- 1 Chronicles9
Scripture References
All 10 indexed verses, in canonical order, from the Berean Standard Bible.
Exodus · 1
- Exodus 17:10Partial
Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
1 Chronicles · 9
- 1 Chronicles 2:18Partial
Caleb son of Hezron had children by his wife Azubah and by Jerioth. These were the sons of Azubah: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:42Partial
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel: Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and Mareshah his second son, who was the father of Hebron.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:43Partial
The sons of Hebron: Korah, Tappuah, Rekem, and Shema.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:44Partial
Shema was the father of Raham the father of Jorkeam, and Rekem was the father of Shammai.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:45Partial
The son of Shammai was Maon, and Maon was the father of Beth-zur.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:46Partial
Caleb’s concubine Ephah was the mother of Haran, Moza, and Gazez. Haran was the father of Gazez.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:47
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
- 1 Chronicles 2:48Partial
Caleb’s concubine Maacah was the mother of Sheber and Tirhanah.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
- 1 Chronicles 2:49Partial
She was also the mother of Shaaph father of Madmannah, and of Sheva father of Machbenah and Gibea. Caleb’s daughter was Acsah.
Cited as evidence on a family card; added so References, Key Verses and Mentions by Book share one index.
Others Named Pelet
Compare all 2 bearers →Pelet, Son of Azmaveth1 Chronicles 12:3
A skilled Benjamite warrior and son of Azmaveth who joined David at Ziklag during his flight from King Saul.