Who was Helon in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
Helon was an Israelite from the tribe of Zebulun who lived during the time of Moses. He was the father of Eliab, a prominent leader within the tribe (Num.1.9). Helon appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Helon?
Helon was an Israelite from the tribe of Zebulun who lived during the time of Moses. He was the father of Eliab, a prominent leader within the tribe (Num.1.9). Eliab was chosen as the leader of the Zebulunites during the census and organization of the Israelite camp in the wilderness (Num.2.7). He also represented his tribe when the leaders brought offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle altar (Num.7.24,29). Additionally, Eliab led the Zebulunites in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.16). Helon's mention in connection with his son Eliab suggests that he was a respected member of the tribe of Zebulun. (Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; 10.16).
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Helon appear in the Bible?
Helon is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Numbers 1:9
- Numbers 2:7
- Numbers 7:24
- Numbers 7:29
- Numbers 10:16
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Helon.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Helon?
Helon appears in 5 verses, all of them in Numbers.
Which books of the Bible mention Helon?
Just one: Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Helon?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
