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H2503 חֶלֶץ (Chelets) kheh'-lets
Hebrew
Noun (Masculine)
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Quick Definition

Helez

Biblical Persons & Places

Helez Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.39; only referred to as Helez (חֶ֫לֶץ); a son of Azariah; father of Eleasah.
Helez Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26; only referred to as Helez (חֶ֫לֶץ).

Strong's Definition

Chelets, the name of two Israelites

Derivation: or חֵלֶץ; from H2502 (חָלַץ); perhaps, strength;

KJV Usage: Helez.

Outline of Biblical Usage

Helez = "he has saved"
1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course
2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26 § Helez = "he has saved" 1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course 2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

חֵלֶץ / חֶלֶץ chelets / chêlets BDB Definition: Helez = he has saved 1) an Ephraimite, one of the 30 of Davids mighty warriors, leader of the 7th monthly course 2) a man of Judah, son of Azariah Part of Speech: noun proper masculine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H2502 Total KJV Occurrences: 5

Bible Occurrences (4)

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