Overview
Putiel is mentioned only once in Scripture as the father of Asenath, who became the wife of Phinehas son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron the high priest. This genealogical reference establishes Putiel's place in Israel's priestly heritage, though little else is known about him personally.
Key Scriptures
"Eleazar son of Aaron took one of the daughters of Putiel as his wife, and she bore him Phinehas. These are the heads of the fathers' houses of the Levites by their families" (Exodus 6:25, ESV).
The genealogy emphasizes the continuation of Aaron's priestly line through his descendants and their marriages, ensuring the stability and identity of Israel's religious leadership.
Application
Putiel's brief mention reminds us that God values and records all faithful families within His plan, and that family connections—even of minor biblical figures—matter as part of God's covenant people.