pelaiah Summary and Overview

distinguished of the Lord. (1.) One of David's posterity (1 Chr. 3:24). (2.) A Levite who expounded the law (Neh. 8:7).

(distinguished by Jehovah). 1. A son of Elioenai, of the royal line of Judah. #1Ch 3:24| (B.C. after 400.) 2. One of the Levites who assisted Ezra in expounding the law, #Ne 8:7| He afterward sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. #Ne 10:10| (B.C.445.)

PELA'IAH (whom Jehovah distinguishes). 1. A descendant of David. 1 Chr 3:24. 2. A Levite who assisted Ezra in expounding the Law, Neh 8:7, and sealed the covenant with Nehemiah, Neh 10:10; called Biatas in 1 Esd. 9:48.

1. 1 Chronicles 3:24. 2. Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 10:10.