Helkai was a priest who lived during the time of Joiakim, the high priest in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the list of priests and Levites who served in the days of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:15). This list was compiled to record the heads of the priestly families who returned to Jerusalem and served in the temple. Helkai's mention suggests that he was a prominent priest during this period and led a priestly family. No other details about Helkai's life or specific responsibilities are provided in the Bible. (Nehemiah 12:15).
Helkai
EnglishA man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.15.