THE BIBLOPEDIA
Leat He R
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
THE DICTIONARY — Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
a girdle of, worn by Elijah (2 Kings 1:8) and John the Baptist (Matthew 3:4). Leather was employed both for clothing (Numbers 31:20; Hebrews 11:37) and for writing upon. The trade of a tanner is mentioned (Acts 9:43; 10:6, 32). It was probably learned in Egypt.