Bible Dictionary
Kelita
Kelita was a Levite who returned with Ezra, helped explain the law to the people, and signed the covenant in Nehemiah’s time.
Definition
Kelita was a Levite associated with the return from exile. He assisted Ezra in explaining the law to the people and was among those who signed the covenant with Nehemiah.
Biblical Usage
Kelita helped expound the law and is named among the Levites who signed the covenant. He is also listed among those connected with the returned community.
Historical Background
The supplied material places Kelita in the period associated with Ezra and Nehemiah, dated there to approximately 459–410 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dwarf, a Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people (Neh. 8:7; 10:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(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).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kel'-i-ta, ke-li'-ta (qeliTa' "dwarf").</p><p>See KELAIAH.</p>