Who or what is Paltite in the Bible?

Ancient Context: Paltite

⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)

Paltite refers to Helez, one of King David's thirty mighty men, with textual variants in 2 Samuel 23:38 and 1 Chronicles 11:40 indicating a likely scribal error for Paltiel or a reference to a geographic origin.

What is the meaning of Paltite in the Bible?

Paltite refers to Helez, one of King David's thirty mighty men, with textual variants in 2 Samuel 23:38 and 1 Chronicles 11:40 indicating a likely scribal error for Paltiel or a reference to a geographic origin.

SIGNIFICANCE

Analyzing these textual variants clarifies the reliability of biblical transmission and helps readers distinguish between personal names, patronymics, and geographic descriptors within historical lists.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Paltite reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Paltite in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Paltite clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: 2 Samuel 23:381 Chronicles 11:40

Source Attribution & Provenance

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Paltite." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/paltite/
        

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