Bible Dictionary
Pildash
Pildash was one of the sons of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, by Milcah.
Definition
Pildash was one of the eight sons of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, by Milcah. He is also identified as a nephew of Abram.
Biblical Usage
Pildash is named in the genealogy of Nahor’s sons.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives the meaning “flame of fire” in one account and “steely” in another, and places him in the period around 1900 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(flame of fire), one of the eight sons of Nahor, Abraham’s brother by Iris wife and niece, Milcah. (Genesis 22:22) (B.C. 1900.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pil'-dash (pildash, "steely"): Nephew of Abram (Ge 22:22).</p>