Strong's Lexicon Chelam: Helam Original Word: חֵילָם Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Helam" as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Helam is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of a battle. It is noted as a place where King David's forces engaged in combat with the Arameans. Cultural and Historical Background: Helam is referenced in the context of King David's military campaigns. During this period, David was consolidating his kingdom and expanding his influence over neighboring territories. The battle at Helam is part of the larger narrative of David's conflicts with the Arameans, who were a significant power in the region north of Israel. The Arameans were known for their chariots and skilled warriors, making them formidable opponents. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chul Definition a place E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Helam (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵילָם proper name, of a location east of Jordan 2 Samuel 10:16 (Th their army, but ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 EwGeschichte. iii. 211 Anm. 1 = H iii. 155 n. 2 We Dr) = חֵלָ֑א֯מָה 2 Samuel 10:17 (ᵐ5 Αιλαμ); + חילם Ezekiel 47:16 (ᵐ5 Ηλιαμ) Co; according to this it lay on the border between Damascus and Hamath. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Helam Or Cheleam {khay-lawm'}; from chayil; fortress; Chelam, a place East of Palestine -- Helam. see HEBREW chayil Forms and Transliterations חֵילָ֑ם חֵלָ֑אמָה חילם חלאמה cheiLam cheLamah ḥê·lā·māh ḥê·lām ḥêlām ḥêlāmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 10:16 HEB: הַנָּהָ֔ר וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ חֵילָ֑ם וְשׁוֹבַ֛ךְ שַׂר־ NAS: and they came to Helam; and Shobach KJV: and they came to Helam; and Shobach INT: the River came to Helam and Shobach the commander 2 Samuel 10:17 2 Occurrences |
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