Helon
Helon was the father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness wanderings.
The name Helon means “window; grief”
MaleTribe of ZebulunEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book5 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:9; only referred to as Helon (חֵלֹן); father of Eliab.
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Alternative names
- חֵלֹןHelon
Mentions
- …from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;
- Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
- On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.
- …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.
- …and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.