Old Testament
Pithon
A descendant of King Saul and son of Micah listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
Pithon is identified in 1 Chronicles as a member of the royal line of Saul, specifically appearing in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. His inclusion serves to document the lineage of Saul's descendants following the transition of the monarchy. He is mentioned in both the 1 Chronicles 8 and 9 genealogical lists, which establish the continuity of the Benjamite families.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:35
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:41
Where Pithon appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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