Bible Dictionary

Pithon

People & Groups • Old Testament

Pithon was a grandson of Meribbaal, also called Mephibosheth, and a descendant of Saul’s family.

Definition

Pithon was one of the four sons of Micah, the son of Mephibosheth, and therefore a grandson of Meribbaal or Mephibosheth.

Pithon is named in the genealogical records of Saul’s family.

The supplied material gives the name the meaning “harmless” and places him around 1050 B.C.

1 Chronicles 8:36 1 Chronicles 9:41

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(harmless), one of the four sons of Micah, the son of Mephibosheth. (1 Chronicles 8:36; 9:41) (B.C. 1050.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>pi'-thon (pithon): A grandson of Meribbaal, or Mephibosheth (1Ch 8:35; 9:41).</p>