The meaning of “חֵילָם”
Understanding Chêylâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חֵלָאם Chêlâʼm (khaylawm'); from חַיִל; fortress Helam. - § Helam = "stronghold" - Chelam, a place East of Palestine ...
חֵילָם
or חֵלָאם Chêlâʼm (khaylawm'); from חַיִל; fortress Helam. - § Helam = "stronghold" - Chelam, a place East of Palestine 1) a place east of the Jordan, west of the Euphrates, in Gilead, at which the Syrians under Hadarezer were defeated by David
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 10:16 | “And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.” Word: חֵילָם (Chêylâm) | |
| 2 Samuel 10:17 | “And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.” Word: חֵילָם (Chêylâm) |