Boy Old Testament Known
Helon
window; grief
חֵלֹן che.lon
Helon (Hebrew: חֵלֹן, che.lon) means “window; grief”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 5 verses across 1 book of the Bible. In 1958 it was given to 7 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Helon
father of Eliab
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Exodus
Using it today
Based on 1958 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 1958 | 7 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 671 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 36 in 1924 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Numbers 1:9 |
| Last appears | Numbers 10:16 |
| Cross-references | 27 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Eliab co-occurrence Appears with Eliab in Numbers 7.
- Zebulun co-occurrence Appears with Zebulun in Numbers 2.
- Abidan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Abidan.
- Ahiezer co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahiezer.
- Deuel co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Deuel.
- Ahira co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ahira.
- Ammishaddai co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ammishaddai.
- Eliasaph co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliasaph.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.9;
father of: Eliab (H0446)
§ Helon = "strength"
father of Eliab of the tribe of Zebulun
Helon was the father of Eliab, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness wanderings.
The biblical story
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).
Key verses
Helon appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.
Numbers 1:9 -
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
Numbers 2:7 -
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:
Numbers 7:24 -
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.
Numbers 7:29 -
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
Numbers 10:16
Show all 5 references
Numbers (5)
- Numbers 1:9
- Numbers 2:7
- Numbers 7:24
- Numbers 7:29
- Numbers 10:16