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ZILLETHAI

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Zillethai was the name of a Benjamite and also of a Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.

Definition

Zillethai was the name of two men: a Benjamite and a Manassite. The name’s meaning is uncertain.

Biblical Usage

The Benjamite Zillethai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:20. The Manassite Zillethai joined David at Ziklag, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:20.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zil'-e-thi, zil-e'-tha-i (tsillethay, meaning uncertain; the King James Version Zilthai):</p><p>(1) A Benjamite (1Ch 8:20).</p><p>(2) A Manassite who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:20 (Hebrew verse 21)).</p>
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