Helkath (or Hukok) was a city allocated to the Levites within the territory of the tribe of Asher (Josh 19:25; 21:31; 1Ch.6.75).
Also known as Hukok
Helkath, also known as Hukok, was a city located within the territory allocated to the tribe of Asher (Josh 19:25). It was later designated as one of the cities given to the Levites, specifically to the descendants of Gershon (Josh 21:31; 1Ch.6.75). The Levites were not given a specific territory but were distributed among the other tribes to serve as priests and teachers. The allocation of cities like Helkath ensured that the Levites had places to live and carry out their duties. The exact location of Helkath is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the western part of Galilee, within the region assigned to Asher.
Approximate location: 32.955, 35.212 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Smoothness, a town of Asher, on the east border (Josh. 19:25; 21:31); called also Hukok (1 Chr. 6:75).
HEL'KATH (portion), a Levitical city of Asher, Josh 19:25; Josh 21:31, and called Hukok in 1 Chr 6:75; probably the modern Yerka, a village 7 miles north-west of Acre.
HEL'KATH (portion), a Levitical city of Asher, Josh 19:25; Josh 21:31, and called Hukok in 1 Chr 6:75; probably the modern Yerka, a village 7 miles north-west of Acre.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2520
Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Hukok, and Rehob, together with their pasturelands.
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