Bible Dictionary
BELAITES
The Belaites were descendants of Bela, a family or clan associated with the tribe of Benjamin.
Definition
The Belaites were descendants of Bela and constituted a family or clan associated with the tribe of Benjamin.
Biblical Usage
Belaites appear in the genealogical listing of Israelite families as descendants of Bela.
Historical Background
The name means “belonging to Bela.” No further historical information is supplied.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>be'-la-its (bal`i, "belonging to Bela"): The descendants of Bela (Nu 26:38). Compare BELA (2).</p>