Helam
LocationsGeographical Setting
Helam is a geographical site mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the location of a decisive battle between the forces of King David and the Aramean coalition led by Hadadezer.
What is the meaning of Helam in the Bible?
Helam is a location near which David defeated the Aramean forces under Hadadezer; its precise site remains unidentified, though some scholars propose it corresponds to Aleppo or a site between Damascus and Hamath.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Helam helps readers understand the geographical scope of David's military campaigns and the extent of his political influence over the Aramean states in the northern Levant.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.