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Helkai was a priest who served during the time of Joiakim the high priest.
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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 (Neh.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. (Neh.12.15).
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Smooth-tongued, one of the chief priests in the time of Joiakim (Neh. 12:15).
HEL'KAI (whose portion is Jehovah), a priest in the days of Jehoiakim the high priest, Neh 12:15.
HEL'KAI (whose portion is Jehovah), a priest in the days of Jehoiakim the high priest, Neh 12:15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2517
of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;
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