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Zilthai

People & Groups • Old Testament

A name borne by a Benjamite and by a captain of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag.

Definition

Zilthai was a name borne by two Israelites: a Benjamite and one of the captains of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag. The name is associated with the idea of Jehovah’s protection or being shady.

Biblical Usage

One Zilthai appears in the genealogy of Benjamin, while the other is listed among the Manassite captains who joined David at Ziklag.

Scripture References

1 Chronicles 8:20 1 Chronicles 12:20

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Shadow (i.e., protection) of Jehovah. (1.) A Benjamite (1 Chr. 8:20). (2.) One of the captains of the tribe of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(shady).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>zil'-thi, zil'-tha-i.</p><p>See ZILLETHAI.</p>

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