Lexical Summary Paltiel: Paltiel Original Word: פַלְטִיאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Paltiel, Phaltiel From the same as Pelet and 'el; deliverance of God; Paltiel, the name of two Israelites -- Paltiel, Phaltiel. see HEBREW Pelet see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom palat Definition "deliverance of God," two Isr. NASB Translation Paltiel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּלְטִיאֵל proper name, masculine Φαλτ(ε)ιηλ : 2 2 Samuel 3:15(= מַּלְטִי 1 Samuel 25:44), ᵐ5L Φαλτιου. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Theological Thread Paltiel unites the root idea of deliverance with the covenant name of God, framing every mention of the man within the broader biblical motif that “salvation comes from the LORD” (Jonah 2:9). Both individuals who bear the name stand at transitional moments for Israel—one at the threshold of possessing the land, the other in the tense negotiation of royal succession—so that the very sound of their name reminds readers that God’s hand guides both geography and dynasty. Paltiel Son of Azzan Numbers 34:26 introduces Paltiel as one of ten tribal chiefs commissioned by Moses to divide Canaan. Representing Issachar, he joins a council drawn from every tribe except Levi. Their assignment was not merely administrative; it was the concrete fulfillment of the promise first given to Abraham (Genesis 12:7). By placing a leader named “God delivers” on the boundary-setting team, Scripture underscores that Israel’s inheritance is an act of divine rescue rather than human conquest. Paltiel’s ministry, though briefly recorded, models obedient service in a collegial setting. He submits to Moses’ direction, works alongside peers, and disappears from the narrative once the task is finished—a quiet reminder that faithfulness, not fame, advances God’s purposes. Paltiel Son of Laish The second Paltiel enters in 2 Samuel 3:15 during the fragile transition from Saul’s house to David’s throne. Ish-bosheth, Saul’s surviving son, hands over Michal—David’s lawful wife—after years of separation. The narrative lingers on Paltiel’s sorrowful escort of Michal, “weeping as he followed her to Bahurim,” until Abner dismisses him. His tears expose the collateral damage of political maneuvering, yet the episode ultimately vindicates the covenant between David and Michal (1 Samuel 18:20–27). Scripture offers no censure or praise for Paltiel; instead, it places him within the larger account of God’s irrevocable choice of David (2 Samuel 7:8–16). The man who bears the name “God delivers” must relinquish the wife he loves so that God’s redemptive line remains unbroken. Doctrinal and Devotional Reflections 1. Divine ownership of the land: Paltiel son of Azzan reminds believers that territorial promises depend on God’s faithfulness. Christian readers may see a foretaste of the “inheritance kept in heaven” (1 Peter 1:4) which likewise rests on divine, not human, security. Related Passages for Study Numbers 34:16–29; Deuteronomy 7:1–9; Joshua 14:1–5; 1 Samuel 18:20–27; 2 Samuel 3:12–21; 2 Samuel 5:1–5; Psalm 37:4–11; Isaiah 54:5–8; Luke 1:68–75; Ephesians 1:11–14 Forms and Transliterations פַּלְטִיאֵ֖ל פַּלְטִיאֵ֥ל פלטיאל pal·ṭî·’êl palṭî’êl paltiElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:26 HEB: יִשָׂשכָ֖ר נָשִׂ֑יא פַּלְטִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ עַזָּֽן׃ NAS: a leader, Paltiel the son KJV: of Issachar, Paltiel the son INT: of Issachar A leader Paltiel the son of Azzan 2 Samuel 3:15 2 Occurrences |
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