Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Distinguished of the Lord. (1.) One of David’s posterity (1 Chr. 3:24). (2.) A Levite who expounded the law (Neh. 8:7).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(distinguished by Jehovah).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
PELA'IAH (whom Jehovah distinguishes). A descendant of David. 1 Chr 3:24. 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.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
the Lord's secret or miracle