Pelaliah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pelaliah in the Bible?
Pelaliah was a priest residing in Jerusalem and the father of Jeroham, one of the officials serving in the temple. He is recorded in Nehemiah 11:12.
SIGNIFICANCE
Pelaliah's mention in the genealogical lists of Nehemiah 11 provides concrete evidence of the organized priestly hierarchy and the specific family lines responsible for maintaining temple operations during the post-exilic period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pelaliah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pelaliah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pelaliah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 11:12
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Pelaliah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pelaliah/