חֵ֫לֶב

che.levProper Noun (Masculine)H2460

Heleb

From: the same as H2459 (חֶלֶב); fatness;

Short Definition

Cheleb, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Baanah (H1196H); also called Heldai at ; Heled at ; § Heleb = "milk" son of Baanah, the Netophathite, and one of David's mighty warriors; also spelled 'Heled' ( che.led (*חֵ֫לֶד *"Heled" H2466))

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Samuel
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 23:29

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