Kallai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Kallai in the Bible?
Kallai was a priest belonging to the family of Sallai who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel and is recorded in Nehemiah 12:1 and 20.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Kallai within the priestly genealogies clarifies the specific familial lines that maintained ritual purity and liturgical continuity during the rebuilding of the Second Temple.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Kallai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Kallai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Kallai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 12:1
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Kallai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/kallai/