Dictionary entry

Pallu, Palluites

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

pal'-u, pal'-u-its (pallu', "distinguished"): A son of Reuben (Ge 46:9("Phallu");Ex 6:14;Nu 26:5,8;1Ch 5:3). Perhaps Peleth ofNu 16:1is the same. Palluites, the patronymic, occurs inNu 26:5.