Atomic Bible

A priest during the time of Joiakim.

Helkai

Named in 1 verse of Nehemiah, first in Nehemiah 12:15.

חֶלְקָ֑יHelkai

The name means “same as Helek.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

About Helkai Written by AI

Helkai was a priest who lived during the time of Joiakim, the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests and Levites who served in the days of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:15). This list was compiled to record the heads of the priestly families who returned to Jerusalem and served in the temple. Helkai's mention suggests that he was a prominent priest during this period and led a priestly family. No other details about Helkai's life or specific responsibilities are provided in the Bible. (Nehemiah 12:15).

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

Smooth-tongued, one of the chief priests in the time of Joiakim (Neh. 12:15).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Nehemiah 12:15

    of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.