Overview
Peleth appears in two contexts in Scripture. First, he is mentioned as the father of On, who was among those who rebelled with Korah against Moses and Aaron's leadership. Second, Peleth is listed in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Jonathan. These references, though brief, place Peleth within significant moments of Israel's history.
Key Scriptures
"Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and certain Israelites—250 in all—came forward and confronted Moses. They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, 'You have gone too far!' " (Numbers 16:1, NIV). "The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the descendants of Jerahmeel." (1 Chronicles 2:33, NIV).
Application
Though Peleth's role in Korah's rebellion remains unclear from Scripture, his mention reminds us that God sees and records all our choices, whether we stand with or against His appointed leaders.