Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Kelita was a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people and sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah.
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Kelita is mentioned in Neh.8.7 and Neh.10.10 as a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of the people during the time of Nehemiah.
In Neh.8.7, Kelita is listed among the Levites who helped Ezra teach the Law to the people. Along with the other Levites, he explained the meaning of the Law to the people, making it clear and giving insight so that they could understand what was being read (Neh.8.7-8).
Later, in Neh.10.10, Kelita is among the Levites who sealed the covenant made by the people to follow the Law of God. This covenant included commitments to avoid intermarriage with the pagan peoples, to observe the Sabbath, to support the temple service, and to obey the commandments of God (Neh.10.28-39).
Kelita's involvement in teaching the Law and sealing the covenant highlights his role as a Levite in the spiritual instruction and leadership of the people during the post-exilic period.
Apart from these two mentions in Nehemiah, no other information is provided about Kelita's background or specific responsibilities.
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Dwarf, a Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people (Neh. 8:7; 10:10).
(assembly), one of the Levites who returned with Ezra. (Ezra 10:23) He assisted in expounding the law. (Nehemiah 8:7) and signed the covenant with Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 10:10) (B.C. 459-410).
KEL'ITA (dwarf). See Kelaiah.
KEL'ITA (dwarf). See Kelaiah. KEMU'ELi (helper, or assembly of God). The third son of Nahor and Milcah, and father of Bethuel and five older sons. Gen 22:21. Son of Shiphtan, and prince of Ephraim; one of the twelve who divided Canaan. Num 34:24. A prince of Levi. 1 Chr 27:17.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7042
The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah—instructed the people in the Law as they stood in their places.
and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
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