Helam Summary
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Helam was the location of a battle between David's forces and the Arameans, where David defeated Hadadezer, king of Zobah, and his allies (2Sa 10:16-17).
Helam
PlacePlace where David defeated the Arameans
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their army; their trouble
- he חֵילָם · H2431
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Helam Article
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Helam was a place east of the Jordan River where a significant battle took place between the forces of King David and the Arameans (2Sa.10.16-17). The Arameans, under the leadership of Hadadezer, king of Zobah, had gathered their troops at Helam to fight against Israel. David led his army to confront the Arameans and defeated them decisively, causing them to flee. The exact location of Helam is uncertain, but it was likely situated in the region of Zobah, a powerful Aramean kingdom northeast of Israel.
Helam Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Place of abundance, a place on the east of Jordan and west of the Euphrates where David gained a great victory over the Syrian army (2 Sam. 10:16), which was under the command of Shobach. Some would identify it with Alamatta, near Nicephorium.
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