Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
PEDIGREE
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
A pedigree is a recorded family line or genealogy. Biblical registration by family connection was especially important for identifying tribal membership and confirming priestly descent.
Pekah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekah was the eighteenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel. He allied with Syria against Judah, lost territory to Assyria, and was eventually assassinated by Hoshea, who succeeded him.
Pekahiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekahiah was the seventeenth king of Israel and the son of Menahem. After a reign of about two years, he was murdered in a palace conspiracy led by Pekah.
Pekod
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pekod was a name applied to the Chaldeans or to a region associated with Babylon. The term may also carry the sense of visitation or punishment in prophetic judgment.
Pelaiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelaiah was a descendant of David and also the name of a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people after the exile and joined in confirming the covenant.
Pelaliah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelaliah was a priest, the father of Jeroham, who served among the workers in the house of God after the return from exile.
Pelatiah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelatiah is the name of several Israelites, including descendants of David and Simeon, a man who sealed the covenant, and a prince condemned by Ezekiel for wicked counsel.
Peleg
People & Groups - Old Testament
Peleg was a son of Eber and brother of Joktan. His name is associated with the division of the earth, probably referring to the scattering of peoples and the confusion of languages.
Pelet
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelet was the name of a descendant of Judah and of a Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag.
Peleth
People & Groups - Old Testament
Peleth was the name of a Reubenite whose son was associated with the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, and of a descendant of Jerahmeel.
Pelethites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Pelethites were a group serving in David’s royal bodyguard, often mentioned with the Cherethites. They may have been foreign troops or couriers attached to the king.
PELIAS
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelias is an alternate form of the name Pedias in the King James Version and Revised Version.
Pelican
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The pelican was a large waterbird found in Palestine and the surrounding regions. It was counted among the unclean birds, and its solitary appearance in desolate places became a picture of deep affliction.
Pelicans
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Pelicans were large waterbirds found around the waters of Palestine, including the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee. Israel classified them among the birds that were not to be eaten.
PELONITE
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelonite was a designation applied to two of David’s heroes: Helez the Pelonite and Ahijah the Pelonite. The term probably originated as a place-name or identifying description.
Pelonite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
Pelonite was a designation applied to two of David’s men, Helez and Ahijah. The name may have indicated their place of origin or residence.
Pen
Objects & Symbols - Both
A pen was a writing instrument, often made from a sharpened reed. Ancient writers used such instruments with ink or to inscribe words on clay, wax, stone, or metal; Scripture also uses the pen figuratively for lasting testimony.
PENDANT
Jewish Life & Customs - Old Testament
A pendant is a hanging ornament or piece of jewelry. Biblical examples include ornaments of the Midianites and decorative articles of women’s clothing, probably including ear ornaments.
Peniel
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Peniel, also called Penuel, was the place where Jacob wrestled with God near the Jabbok and named it “face of God.” A town later stood there and was eventually fortified by Jeroboam.
Peninnah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Peninnah was one of Elkanah’s wives and the mother of children. She provoked Hannah, who was childless, during their visits to the sanctuary at Shiloh.
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