The meaning of “חֵלֹן”
Understanding Chêlôn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Helon. - § Helon = "strength" - Chelon, an Israelite 1) father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun
חֵלֹן
Helon. - § Helon = "strength" - Chelon, an Israelite 1) father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 1:9 | “Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.” Word: חֵלֹן (Chêlôn) | |
| Numbers 2:7 | “Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.” Word: חֵלֹן (Chêlôn) | |
| Numbers 7:24 | “On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:” Word: חֵלֹן (Chêlôn) | |
| Numbers 7:29 | “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.” Word: חֵלֹן (Chêlôn) | |
| Numbers 10:16 | “And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.” Word: חֵלֹן (Chêlôn) |