Lexical Definition

‎חֵלֹן‎ Chêlôn (khay-lone') Helon ^N:N-M-P
from ‎חַיִל‎; strong

Helon.

• § Helon = "strength"
• Chelon, an Israelite

1) father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9
• father of: Eliab (אֱלִיאָב)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎חֵלֹן‎ proper name, masculine a man of Zebulon Num 1:9; Num 2:7; Num 7:24; Num 7:29; Num 10:16 (ᵐ5 Ξαιλων, ᵐ5^L Ξελων).

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Father of Eliab • Father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun.

Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Helon was the father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness wanderings. (Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; 10.16)

• A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9;
• only referred to as Helon חֵלֹן;
• father of Eliab אֱלִיאָב.

Helon was an Israelite from the tribe of Zebulun who lived during the time of Moses. He was the father of Eliab, a prominent leader within the tribe (Num.1.9). Eliab was chosen as the leader of the Zebulunites during the census and organization of the Israelite camp in the wilderness (Num.2.7). He also represented his tribe when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle altar (Num.7.24,29). Additionally, Eliab led the Zebulunites in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.16). Helon's mention in connection with his son Eliab suggests that he was a respected member of the tribe of Zebulun. (Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; 10.16).

All entries for Helon: חֵלֹן

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• Eliab (child)