Bible Dictionary

Kallai

The name Kallai means “light; resting by fire; my voice”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(swift servant of Jehovah), a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua. He represented the family of Sallai. (Nehemiah 12:20) (B.C. after 536.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

kal'-a-i, kal'-i (qallay, qal, "swift"): A priest among those who returned with Zerubbabel (Ne 12:1). He represented the family of Sallai (Ne 12:20).