### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Palṭîyʼêl**, represented by `{{H6409}}`, means **deliverance of God**. It appears **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible. This name is assigned to two different Israelites, and an alternate spelling, **Phaltiel**, is also used in scripture.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
In the biblical narrative, `{{H6409}}` identifies two individuals in very different circumstances. The first, spelled **Phaltiel**, is mentioned as the **husband** `{{H376}}` of Michal, who was **taken** `{{H3947}}` from him by Ishbosheth [[2 Samuel 3:15]]. The second individual, **Paltiel**, is named as a **prince** `{{H5387}}` of the **tribe** `{{H4294}}` of Issachar and the **son** `{{H1121}}` of Azzan [[Numbers 34:26]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words help to understand the context of the two men named Paltiel:
* `{{H5387}}` **nâsîyʼ** (prince): This word, meaning "an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik," is the title given to Paltiel of Issachar, identifying his role as a leader [[Numbers 34:26]].
* `{{H376}}` **ʼîysh** (man): Defined as "a man as an individual or a male person," this word is used to describe Phaltiel's status as a "husband" in the account of his wife being taken [[2 Samuel 3:15]].
* `{{H1121}}` **bên** (son): Meaning "a son (as a builder of the family name)," this term is used to establish the lineage of both individuals named Paltiel.
* `{{H378}}` **ʼÎysh-Bôsheth** (man of shame): This is the name of Saul's son who **sent** `{{H7971}}` for and **took** `{{H3947}}` Michal from her husband Phaltiel, setting the events of that narrative in motion [[2 Samuel 3:15]].
### Theological Significance
The narrative weight of `{{H6409}}` is found in the contrasting roles of the two men who bear the name.
* **Princely Authority:** The name is associated with leadership within the tribal structure of Israel. As a **prince** `{{H5387}}` of the **tribe** `{{H4294}}` of Issachar, one Paltiel is part of the established order for governing the nation.
* **Subject to Royal Power:** The story of Phaltiel demonstrates the power of kingship. He is a **husband** `{{H376}}` whose wife is **taken** `{{H3947}}` from him by the command of **Ishbosheth** `{{H378}}`, highlighting how personal lives were impacted by the decisions of rulers.
* **Contrasting Fates:** The two occurrences of `{{H6409}}` present a study in contrasts. One Paltiel is a figure of civic authority and tribal representation, while the other is a passive figure in a narrative of political maneuvering and personal loss.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6409}}` **Palṭîyʼêl** is a name meaning **deliverance of God** that identifies two distinct men in the Old Testament. One is a prince of Issachar, a figure of tribal leadership, while the other is a husband caught in the political turmoil following King Saul's death. The name thus appears in contexts of both formal authority and personal tragedy, illustrating the diverse roles individuals played in the history of Israel.
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