Strong's H2431 · Hebrew
חֵילָם
Chêylâm · /khay-lawm'/
Definition
Chelam, a place East of Palestine
KJV: Helam.
Root / derivation: or חֵלָאםxlit Chêlʼâm corrected to Chêlâʼm; from H2428 (חַיִל); fortress;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵילָם across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel2 verses
And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. the river: that is, Euphrates Shobach: or, Shophach
2 Samuel 10:17And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2431 (Chêylâm) mean?
Chelam, a place East of Palestine
How many times does H2431 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2431 (חֵילָם) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Helam.”
How is Chêylâm translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2431 is rendered as “Helam” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֵילָם come from?
or חֵלָאםxlit Chêlʼâm corrected to Chêlâʼm; from H2428 (חַיִל); fortress;