Old Testament
Zillethai
A descendant of Benjamin listed among the heads of families in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
Zillethai is identified in 1 Chronicles 8:20 as a descendant of Benjamin through the line of Shimei. He is recorded as a head of a father's house, serving to preserve the genealogical record of the tribe of Benjamin after the exile. His inclusion underscores the importance of tribal lineage and the restoration of Israelite identity.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:20
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 8:20
Where Zillethai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn 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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