Helez
Helez the Paltite (or Pelonite) was one of David's mighty warriors and commander of his army division for the seventh month.
The name Helez means “armed; set free”
MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:26; only referred to as Helez (חֶ֫לֶץ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חֶ֫לֶץHelez
Mentions
- Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
- Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
- The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.