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A Levite who taught the Law and sealed the covenant

Kelita

Named in 2 verses of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 8:7.

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About Kelita Written by AI

Kelita is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:7 and Nehemiah 10:10 as a Levite who played a significant role in the spiritual renewal of the people during the time of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 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 (Nehemiah 8:7 to 8). Later, in Nehemiah 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 (Nehemiah 10:28 to 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.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Dwarf, a Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people (Neh. 8:7; 10:10).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Nehemiah 8:7

    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.

  2. Nehemiah 10:10

    and their associates: Shebaniah, Hodiah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.