Heleb

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A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.29.

Heleb, also known as Heldai or Heled, was one of King David's mighty warriors. He was a Netophathite, indicating that he was from the town of Netophah in Judah. Heleb is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2 Samuel 23:29;1 Chronicles 11:30). In1 Chronicles 27:15, he is mentioned as the officer in charge of the twelfth division of David's army, which served in the twelfth month of the year. Heleb's inclusion in these lists suggests that he was a skilled and valiant warrior who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. (2 Samuel 23:29;1 Chronicles 27:15; 11.30).