בֵּית פָּ֑לֶט (bet pe.let)
bet pe.let
Beth-pelet
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Beth-pelet is a proper noun meaning "house of escape" or "place of escape." It designates a specific locality situated in the southern region of Judah. The name itself suggests a historical memory of deliverance or refuge associated with that particular site, though the text does not elaborate on the event.
This place appears only twice in the biblical record. In Joshua 15:32, it is listed among the towns allotted to the tribe of Judah as part of their inheritance in the lowlands. Later, in Nehemiah 11:30, it is mentioned again as one of the settlements where returning exiles established themselves after the Babylonian captivity.
Its brief appearance highlights the continuity of settlement in this southern territory across different periods of Israel’s history. The name serves as a reminder that even small, obscure locations held significance for the communities who lived there and relied on their ancestral lands for survival and identity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Beth-pelet means "house of escape." It appears only twice in Scripture, marking a small town in Judah's lowlands. For the tribe of Judah, it was part of their inheritance (Joshua 15:27). Centuries later, returning exiles settled there again (Nehemiah 11:26). The name itself suggests a place of refuge or deliverance.
This word reminds us that God provides safety in specific places and times. Even obscure locations held significance for those who lived there. Their reliance on the land was tied to their identity and survival. We can find comfort knowing that God cares about the details of our lives, just as He cared for these communities.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Pelet2×
- and/ in/ Beth1×
- and/ Beth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פָּֽלֶט\׃2×
- וּ/בֵ֥ית1×
- וּ/בְ/בֵ֥ית1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:27
Hazar Gaddah, Heshmon, Beth Pelet,
This verse lists Beth-pelet among the towns allotted to Judah, showing its role in the tribe's territorial inheritance.
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Nehemiah 11:26
in Jeshua, in Moladah, Beth Pelet,
Here, Beth-pelet is named as a settlement for returning exiles, highlighting continuity in the land after the Babylonian captivity.