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Kelita

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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[some Keli'ta] (Hebrew Kelita', קְלַיטָא , dwarf; Sept. Κωλίτας, Καλλίτας, Καλιτάν ), one of the Levites who assisted Ezra in expounding the law to the people (Nehemiah 8:7), and joined' the sacred covenant (Nehemiah 10:10); he was also one of those who had divorced their heathen wives (Ezra 10:23, where it is stated that his name was likewise KELAIAH). B.C. 459-410.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Kelita'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​k/kelita.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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