{
  "id": "dict_004228",
  "term": "Palti",
  "slug": "palti",
  "letter": "P",
  "entry_type": "biblical_person",
  "entry_family": "theological_term",
  "depth_profile": "standard",
  "short_definition": "An Old Testament personal name borne by Palti son of Raphu, one of the twelve spies from the tribe of Benjamin.",
  "simple_one_line": "Palti is the Benjaminite spy named in Numbers 13:9.",
  "tooltip_text": "Old Testament personal name; in Numbers 13:9, Palti son of Raphu represents Benjamin among the twelve spies.",
  "aliases": [],
  "scripture_references": [],
  "original_language_terms": [],
  "related_entries": [
    "Benjamin",
    "the twelve spies",
    "Paltiel"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Numbers 13",
    "Paltiel",
    "Phaltiel"
  ],
  "lede_intro": "Palti is an Old Testament personal name, best known for Palti son of Raphu, the Benjaminite listed among the twelve spies sent into Canaan.",
  "at_a_glance_definition": "A biblical personal name, not a theological concept.",
  "at_a_glance_key_points": [
    "Named in Numbers 13:9",
    "Son of Raphu",
    "Benjaminite spy sent to scout Canaan",
    "Do not confuse with Paltiel, a different name/person"
  ],
  "description_academic_short": "Palti is an Old Testament personal name borne at least by Palti son of Raphu, the Benjaminite listed among the twelve spies in Numbers 13:9. It should not be conflated with Paltiel (1 Sam. 25:44; 2 Sam. 3:15), a different name and individual.",
  "description_academic_full": "Palti is an Old Testament personal name rather than a theological concept. In Numbers 13:9, Palti son of Raphu appears as the representative from the tribe of Benjamin among the twelve spies sent to scout Canaan. The name should be distinguished from Paltiel/Phaltiel, the man to whom Michal was given during David's exile and later recovered by David; that is a separate person and a separate name form. As a biblical name entry, Palti belongs in the person-name category rather than as a doctrinal or theological term.",
  "background_biblical_context": "In Numbers 13, Israel sends twelve men to survey the land of Canaan. Palti son of Raphu is listed as Benjamin's representative among that group.",
  "background_historical_context": "The spy mission stands at a critical point in Israel's wilderness journey, when the people had to trust the Lord's promise about the land. Palti is one of the named men within that larger historical episode.",
  "background_jewish_ancient_context": "Ancient Israelite naming practices often preserve tribal and family identity. The brief mention of Palti reflects the scriptural habit of recording real persons involved in covenant history, even when little else is said about them.",
  "key_texts_primary": [
    "Numbers 13:9"
  ],
  "key_texts_secondary": [
    "1 Samuel 25:44",
    "2 Samuel 3:15 (for distinction from Paltiel/Phaltiel, a separate person)"
  ],
  "original_language_note": "Hebrew personal name; English transliterations vary. Palti should not be confused with Paltiel/Phaltiel, a related-sounding but distinct name.",
  "theological_significance": "Palti is not a doctrine, but his inclusion among the spies illustrates Israel's corporate responsibility and the seriousness of unbelief in the wilderness narrative.",
  "philosophical_explanation": "As a proper name, Palti has no abstract philosophical meaning of its own; its significance is historical and literary, not conceptual.",
  "interpretive_cautions": "Do not merge Palti with Paltiel. Numbers 13:9 uses Palti son of Raphu; 1 Samuel 25:44 and 2 Samuel 3:15 refer to Paltiel/Phaltiel son of Laish, a different man.",
  "major_views_note": "No major doctrinal views attach to this name entry.",
  "doctrinal_boundaries": "This entry should be treated as a biblical person/name entry, not as a theological term or doctrinal category.",
  "practical_significance": "Even minor biblical names remind readers that Scripture preserves real people within redemptive history and uses their lives in larger narrative lessons.",
  "meta_description": "Palti is an Old Testament personal name, best known for Palti son of Raphu, the Benjaminite listed among the twelve spies in Numbers 13:9.",
  "public_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/palti/",
  "json_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/data/dictionary/palti.json",
  "final_disposition": "PUBLISH_CANONICAL"
}