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Helam

Helam was the location of a battle between David's forces and the Arameans, where David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and his allies.

The name Helam means “their army; their trouble”

PlaceOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A location near Peniel first mentioned at 2 Samuel 10:16; only referred to as Helam (חֵילָם).

Location

Identified as
Alma
Certainty
Possible (34% of scholarship) · 3 other possible locations
Coordinates
32.750° N, 36.241° E
Helam
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Glossary entries

Helam

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Mentions

  1. 2 Samuel 10:16
    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 10:17
    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.