Kelita קְלִיטָא
A Levite who taught the Law and sealed the covenant
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 2 verses
- Nehemiah 8:7
"Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place."
Study Nehemiah → - Nehemiah 10:10
"and their brothers, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קְלִיטָא | H7042G |