חֵילָם

che.lamHelam
hebrewOld TestamentName of a place2 occurrences1 book2 verses
This is the name of the place Helam: Place where David defeated the Arameans.

Definition

or חֵלָאםxlit Chêlʼâm corrected to Chêlâʼm; from H2428; fortress; Chelam, a place East of Palestine
Traditional renderings: Helam.

Glossary entries

Helam

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 2 Samuel 10:16חֵילָ֑ם · to Helam
    Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them.
  2. 2 Samuel 10:17חֵלָ֑אמָה · to Helam
    When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him.