Helez חֶ֫לֶץ
One of David's mighty warriors from Pelet.
Biography
Helez was one of King David's mighty warriors, mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.26; 1Ch.11.27). He was from Pelet (or Pelon) and was known as Helez the Paltite or Pelonite. In 1Ch.27.10, Helez is mentioned as the commander of David's army division for the seventh month. This suggests that he was a skilled warrior and leader, entrusted with significant responsibilities in David's military. No further information is provided about Helez's specific exploits or life events in the Bible. (2Sa.23.26; 1Ch.11.27; 27.10).
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:26
"Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 11:27
"Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,"
- 1 Chronicles 27:10
"The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim. In his division were twenty-four thousand."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶ֫לֶץ | H2503G |