Heleb חֵ֫לֶב
One of David's mighty warriors.
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).
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:29
"Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 27:15
"The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel. In his division were twenty-four thousand."
- 1 Chronicles 11:30
"Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֵ֫לֶב | H2460 |
| Named | Hebrew | חֶלְדַּי | H2469H |
| Named | Hebrew | חֵ֫לֶד | H2466 |