Lexical Summary Peulletay: Peulletai Original Word: פְעֻלְּתַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Peulthai From p'ullah; laborious; Peullethai, an Israelite -- Peulthai. see HEBREW p'ullah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paal Definition "laborious," a Levite NASB Translation Peullethai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּעֻלְּתַי proper name, masculine Levite 1 Chronicles 26:5, Ιαφθοσλααθι, A Φολλαθι ᵐ5L Φελλαθι. Topical Lexicon Name and Family Setting Peullethai is identified as the eighth and youngest son of Obed-Edom, a Levite descended from the Korahite branch (1 Chronicles 26:4-5). His siblings and extended family were assigned to guard the gates of the sanctuary, signaling a household wholly devoted to the service of God. The closing remark, “for God had blessed Obed-edom,” underscores that Peullethai’s very inclusion in the genealogy is a token of divine favor. Historical Context The genealogy appears in the administrative records compiled during the reign of David, when the king organized Levitical duties for worship at the tent in Jerusalem and for the future Temple (1 Chronicles 23 – 26). By placing Peullethai among the gatekeepers, the Chronicler preserves the continuity between the provisional worship order of David’s day and the later Temple service under Solomon. Thus, the single mention of Peullethai contributes to the broader narrative of covenant faithfulness that spans generations of Levites. Role in Temple Service Gatekeepers regulated access to sacred space, maintained security, safeguarded the storehouses, and assisted in distributing offerings (1 Chronicles 26:12-19). Although specific exploits of Peullethai are not recorded, his appointment implies reliability, discernment, and a heart attuned to holiness. The position demanded perpetual vigilance, symbolizing the responsibility of the covenant community to protect what is holy from profanation. Spiritual Significance 1 Chronicles 26:5: “Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth — for God had blessed Obed-edom.” The blessing on Obed-Edom’s family, previously highlighted when the Ark rested in his house and “the Lord blessed Obed-edom and all his household” (2 Samuel 6:11), finds further expression in the fruitful service of his sons. Peullethai’s inclusion teaches that God’s favor is not confined to moments of dramatic intervention but endures through steady, often unnoticed ministry. Lessons for Today • Faithfulness in humble tasks such as guarding doors is esteemed by God as true worship (Psalm 84:10). Related Passages 1 Chronicles 13:13-14; 15:18-24; 16:38 — Obed-Edom and his sons in Ark-related duties 2 Samuel 6:10-12 — Initial blessing on Obed-Edom Psalm 84:10 — The dignity of a doorkeeper 1 Peter 4:10 — Stewardship of God-given gifts Forms and Transliterations פְּעֻלְּתַ֖י פעלתי pə‘ulləṯay pə·‘ul·lə·ṯay peulleTaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 26:5 HEB: יִשָׂשכָ֣ר הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י פְּעֻלְּתַ֖י הַשְּׁמִינִ֑י כִּ֥י NAS: the seventh [and] Peullethai the eighth; KJV: the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: INT: Issachar the seventh Peullethai the eighth had indeed 1 Occurrence |
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