Heleb חֵ֫לֶב
One of David's mighty warriors.
Who is Heleb in the Bible?
Heleb, also known as Heldai or Heled, was one of King David's mighty warriors and a native of Netophah in Judah. He appears in the biblical records of David's military leadership, specifically mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:29 and 1 Chronicles 11:30 among the lists of David's most valiant men. According to 1 Chronicles 27:15, Heleb served as the commander of the twelfth division of David's army, overseeing troops during the twelfth month of the year. His prominent placement in these military rosters indicates that he was a skilled and respected warrior who contributed significantly to David's military campaigns and the establishment of Israel's kingdom.
Biography
Heleb, also known as Heldai or Heled, was one of King David's mighty warriors. He was a Netophathite, indicating that he was from the town of Netophah in Judah. Heleb is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.29; 1Ch.11.30). In 1Ch.27.15, he is mentioned as the officer in charge of the twelfth division of David's army, which served in the twelfth month of the year. Heleb's inclusion in these lists suggests that he was a skilled and valiant warrior who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. (2Sa.23.29; 1Ch.27.15; 11.30).
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In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:29
"Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 27:15
"The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division."
- 1 Chronicles 11:30
"Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֵ֫לֶב |
| Named | Hebrew | חֶלְדַּי |
| Named | Hebrew | חֵ֫לֶד |