Helez

English

A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.26.

Helez was one of King David's mighty warriors, mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles (2 Samuel 23:26;1 Chronicles 11:27). He was from Pelet (or Pelon) and was known as Helez the Paltite or Pelonite. In1 Chronicles 27:10, Helez is mentioned as the commander of David's army division for the seventh month. This suggests that he was a skilled warrior and leader, entrusted with significant responsibilities in David's military. No further information is provided about Helez's specific exploits or life events in the Bible. (2 Samuel 23:26;1 Chronicles 11:27; 27.10).