Helkai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Helkai was a priest who served during the time of Joiakim the high priest.
son of Meraioth_2 (NEH 12:15)
Lineage: Ahitub › Meraioth › Helkai
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Helkai
same as Helek
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Helkai
· Also called · H2517 none · NEH 12:15 y-h-v-h is [my] portion
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חֶלְקָי
cheləqay · H2517 · NEH 12:15 y-h-v-h is [my] portion
- he חֶלְקָ֑י · H2517
- el Ελκαι Elkai · none · NEH 12:15
- bg Хелкай
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Helkai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
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 (Neh 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. (Neh 12:15).
Helkai Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Smooth-tongued, one of the chief priests in the time of Joiakim (Neh. 12:15).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Helkai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Helkai@Neh.12.15) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, helkai_1485)