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Pithon

Pithon, a descendant of King Saul, mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles.

The name Pithon means “mouthful; persuasion”

MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:35; only referred to as Pithon (פִּיתוֹן); son of Micah; a brother of Melech, Tarea and Ahaz.

Glossary entries

Pithon

Family members

Father

Micah

Siblings

Ahaz Melech Tarea

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:35
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tarea, and Ahaz.
  2. 1 Chronicles 9:41
    The sons of Micah: Pithon, Melech, Tahrea, and Ahaz.