Helez חֶ֫לֶץ
One of David's mighty warriors from Pelet.
Who is Helez in the Bible?
Helez the Paltite was one of King David's mighty warriors, listed among David's elite military forces in 2 Samuel 23:26 and 1 Chronicles 11:27. He came from a place called Pelet (also known as Pelon), which earned him the designation "Paltite" or "Pelonite." Beyond his inclusion in the roster of David's warriors, Helez served as a commander of one of David's army divisions, specifically overseeing the forces assigned to the seventh month, according to 1 Chronicles 27:10. While the Bible provides no detailed account of his individual military exploits, his prominent placement among David's mighty men indicates he was a trusted and skilled warrior who held significant leadership responsibilities in the king's military structure.
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 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, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶ֫לֶץ |