Helkai חֶלְקָ֑י
A priest during the time of Joiakim.
Who is Helkai in the Bible?
Helkai was a priest who served in Jerusalem during the time of Joiakim the high priest, in the period following the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:15 as part of a list documenting the heads of priestly families who returned to Jerusalem and ministered in the temple. His inclusion in this official record indicates that Helkai was a prominent member of the priestly community and led one of the significant priestly families during the restoration period. Beyond his name and family lineage, no other details about his life or specific temple duties are recorded in Scripture, but his mention preserves the memory of those who helped rebuild the religious community of postexilic Judah.
Biography
Helkai was a priest who lived during the time of Joiakim, the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests and Levites who served in the days of Joiakim (Neh.12.15). This list was compiled to record the heads of the priestly families who returned to Jerusalem and served in the temple. Helkai's mention suggests that he was a prominent priest during this period and led a priestly family. No other details about Helkai's life or specific responsibilities are provided in the Bible. (Neh.12.15).
In Scripture
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- Nehemiah 12:15
"of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶלְקָ֑י |