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Helez the Paltite (or Pelonite) was one of David's mighty warriors and commander of his army division for the seventh month.
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Helez was one of King David's mighty warriors, mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2Sa.23.26; 1Ch.11.27). He was from Pelet (or Pelon) and was known as Helez the Paltite or Pelonite. In 1Ch.27.10, Helez is mentioned as the commander of David's army division for the seventh month. This suggests that he was a skilled warrior and leader, entrusted with significant responsibilities in David's military. No further information is provided about Helez's specific exploits or life events in the Bible. (2Sa.23.26; 1Ch.11.27; 27.10).
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2503
Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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