A descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.
Helez
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 2:39.
חֶ֫לֶץHelez
The name means “armed; set free.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Helez Written by AI
Helez is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Jerahmeel, son of Hezron (1 Chronicles 2:39). He was the son of Azariah and the father of Eleasah. This genealogy traces the lineage of some of the notable clans and individuals within the tribe of Judah. No further information is provided about this Helez in the Bible, and he is not to be confused with Helez, one of David's mighty warriors. (1 Chronicles 2:39).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Helez, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Strong, or loin (?) (1.) One of Judah’s posterity (1 Chr. 2:39).
(2.) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:26).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 2:39
Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.