Helah חֶלְאָה

Female Tribe of Judah(?) H2458 1 book

One of the two wives of Ashhur.

Biography

Helah is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles as one of the two wives of Ashhur, the father of Tekoa. Ashhur's other wife was Naarah (1Ch.4.5). Helah gave birth to Zereth, Izhar, Ethnan, and Koz (1Ch.4.7). No further information is provided about Helah in the Bible. (1Ch.4.5,7).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 4:5

    "Ashhur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah."

  • 1 Chronicles 4:7

    "The sons of Helah were Zereth, Izhar, and Ethnan."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew חֶלְאָה H2458
Encyclopedia Article

Helah

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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