Old Testament
Heleb
A Netophathite warrior and one of David's elite group of mighty men known as the Thirty.
Heleb, also identified as Heled in 1 Chronicles 11:30, was a valiant soldier among King David's elite guard. He served as a military leader during the twelfth month of the year, overseeing a division of twenty-four thousand men. His inclusion in the lists of David's mighty men highlights his role in the military organization of the united monarchy.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:29
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:15
Where Heleb appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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