Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Pelaiah, a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people and signed Nehemiah's covenant.
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Pelaiah was a Levite who played a role in the religious reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah. In Neh.8.7, he is listed among the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it. They explained the meaning of the readings, suggesting that Pelaiah had knowledge and teaching skills. Later, in Neh.10.10, Pelaiah is among the Levites who signed the covenant Nehemiah established. This covenant committed the people to follow God's Law and support the temple. Pelaiah's involvement in both teaching and signing the covenant indicates he was an active participant in the spiritual renewal of the post-exilic community.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6411
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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