Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Heldai (or Helem), a returned exile, was one of those who provided silver and gold to make a crown for Joshua the high priest.
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Also known as Helem
Heldai, also known as Helem, was one of the returned exiles mentioned in the book of Zechariah. He, along with Tobijah and Jedaiah, came from Babylon and stayed at the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah. Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah provided silver and gold to make a crown for Joshua the high priest, symbolizing the Messiah who would be both priest and king (Zec.6.10,14). This event took place during the time of the prophet Zechariah, who encouraged the people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. (Zec.6.10,14).
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Wordly. (1.) 1 Chr. 27:15; called also Heleb (2 Sam. 23:29); one of David’s captains. (2.) Zech. 6:10, one who returned from Babylon.
Heleb, Heled, the world; rustiness
HEL'DAI (worldly). The chief of the twelfth division of David's forces, 1 Chr 27:15. One who returned from captivity, Zech 6:10. In v. Zech 6:14 his name is written Helem.
HEL'DAI (worldly). The chief of the twelfth division of David's forces, 1 Chr 27:15. One who returned from captivity, Zech 6:10. In v. Zech 6:14 his name is written Helem.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2469
“Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.
The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah.
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