on (1) Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
on (1) in Smith's Bible Dictionary
the son of Peleth and one of the chiefs of the tribe of Reuben, who took part with Korah, Dathan and Abiram in their revolt against Moses. #Nu 16:1| (B.C. 1491.) His name does not again appear in the narrative of the conspiracy, nor is he alluded to when reference is made to the final catastrophe.
on (1) in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Son of Peleth, chief of Reuben; took part with Korah, Dathan, etc., against Moses (Numbers 16:1). Since his name is not repeated, he probably renounced the conspiracy. The rabbis say that his wife saved him.