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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Heleb</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/heleb.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/19-29.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/heleb.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Heleb</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heldai--the_netophathite--one_of_david's_heroes.htm" title="Heldai: The Netophathite: One of David's Heroes">◄</a> Heleb <a href="/topical/h/helech.htm" title="Helech">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Heleb is a relatively obscure figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of King David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the elite group known as "David's Mighty Men," who were renowned for their bravery and military prowess. These warriors played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom, demonstrating exceptional loyalty and skill in battle.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Heleb is mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a>, where he is identified as one of the thirty mighty men. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite." This brief mention places Heleb among the ranks of those who were instrumental in supporting David during his reign.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The mention of Heleb as a "Netophathite" indicates his origin from Netophah, a town in the tribal territory of Judah. Netophah is referenced in other parts of the Bible, suggesting it was a place of some significance, particularly in relation to the military and administrative organization of David's kingdom.<br><br>David's Mighty Men, including Heleb, were a group of warriors who distinguished themselves through acts of valor and loyalty. They were divided into different ranks, with the "Three" being the most elite, followed by the "Thirty," of which Heleb was a part. These men were not only skilled in combat but also deeply committed to David, often risking their lives for his cause.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the inclusion of Heleb among David's Mighty Men highlights the importance of loyalty, courage, and service in the biblical narrative. These warriors exemplify the virtues of dedication and faithfulness, qualities that are esteemed throughout Scripture. Their accounts serve as reminders of the human instruments God uses to fulfill His purposes, often choosing individuals from humble or obscure backgrounds to accomplish great things.<br><br><b>Legacy and Interpretation:</b><br><br>While Heleb himself is not a prominent figure in biblical history, his inclusion in the list of David's Mighty Men underscores the collective impact of these warriors on the establishment of Israel's monarchy under David. Their legacy is one of strength, unity, and unwavering support for God's anointed king.<br><br>In studying figures like Heleb, readers are encouraged to reflect on the broader themes of divine providence and the role of individuals in God's redemptive plan. The Mighty Men, though often mentioned only briefly, collectively contribute to the unfolding account of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Heleb</span><p>(<i>milk</i>), or <i>Heled</i> (<i>transient</i>) son of Baanah the Netophathite, one of the heroes of King David's guard. (<a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Fatness, one of David's warriors (<a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HELEB</span><p>he'-leb chelebh, <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a>).<br><br>See <a href="../h/heldai.htm">HELDAI</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2460.htm"><span class="l">2460. Cheleb -- one of David's heroes</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2459, 2460. Cheleb. 2461 . one of David's heroes. Transliteration: Cheleb<br> Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-leb) Short Definition: <b>Heleb</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Heleb</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2460.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/heleb.htm"><span class="l"><b>Heleb</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>HELEB</b>. he'-leb chelebh, 2 Samuel 23:29).<br> See HELDAI. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Heleb</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heleb.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heldai.htm"><span class="l">Heldai (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Wordly. (1.) 1 Chronicles 27:15; called also <b>Heleb</b> (2 Samuel 23:29); one of David's<br> captains. (2.) Zechariah 6:10, one who returned from Babylon. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heldai.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/netophah.htm"><span class="l">Netophah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ne-to'-fa (neTophah; Septuagint Netopha, Nephota, and other variants): The birthplace<br> of two of David's heroes, Maharai and <b>Heleb</b> (2 Samuel 23:28, 29), also of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/netophah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/netoph'ah.htm"><span class="l">Netoph'ah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:29 <b>Heleb</b> the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son<br> of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/netoph'ah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/netophathite.htm"><span class="l">Netophathite (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:29 <b>Heleb</b> the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai<br> of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/netophathite.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/walled.htm"><span class="l">Walled (63 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE). Joshua 19:29 And the limit goes round to Ramah and the walled town of<br> Tyre and Hosah, ending at the sea by <b>Heleb</b> and Achzib; (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/walled.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/it'tai.htm"><span class="l">It'tai (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 23:29 <b>Heleb</b> the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai<br> of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, (See RSV). Ittai, It'tai. Ituraea . <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/it'tai.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ithai.htm"><span class="l">Ithai (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ithai (2 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 23:29 <b>Heleb</b> the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<br> Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ithai.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fat.htm"><span class="l">Fat (150 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews <b>heleb</b>) denotes the richest part of the animal,<br> or the fattest of the flock, in the account of Abel's sacrifice (Genesis 4:4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fat.htm - 44k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/ri'bai.htm"><span class="l">Ri'bai (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ri'bai (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 23:29 <b>Heleb</b> the son of Baanah the Netophathite,<br> Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/ri'bai.htm - 6k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/mighty-men-David.html">Who were the mighty men of David? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Heleb (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Joshua 19:29</a></span><br />And the limit goes round to Ramah and the walled town of Tyre and Hosah, ending at the sea by <span class="boldtext">Heleb</span> and Achzib;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Heleb</span> the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/heleb.htm">Heleb</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gamad.htm">Gamad (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heled.htm">Heled (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heleb.htm">Heleb (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/h/heldai--the_netophathite--one_of_david's_heroes.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Heldai: The Netophathite: One of David's Heroes"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Heldai: The Netophathite: One of David's Heroes" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/helech.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Helech"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Helech" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>