Father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun.
Helon
Named in 5 verses of Numbers, first in Numbers 1:9.
חֵלֹןHelon
The name means “window; grief.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Eliab
- People
- Tribe of Zebulun
About Helon Written by AI
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 (Numbers 1:9). Eliab was chosen as the leader of the Zebulunites during the census and organization of the Israelite camp in the wilderness (Numbers 2:7). He also represented his tribe when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle altar (Numbers 7:24). Additionally, Eliab led the Zebulunites in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Numbers 10:16). Helon's mention in connection with his son Eliab suggests that he was a respected member of the tribe of Zebulun. (Numbers 1:9; 2.7; 7.24,29; 10.16).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Strong, father of Eliab, who was “captain of the children of Zebulun” (Num. 1:9; 2:7).
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
- Numbers 1:9
from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;
- Numbers 2:7
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
- Numbers 7:24
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.
- Numbers 7:29
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.
- Numbers 10:16
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.