Helbah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Helbah was an ancient settlement within the tribal territory of Asher that remained unconquered by Israelite forces during the initial distribution of the land.
What is the meaning of Helbah in the Bible?
Helbah is a location assigned to the tribe of Asher in the biblical narrative, specifically noted in Judges 1:31 as a site that the tribe failed to dispossess of its Canaanite inhabitants.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Helbah clarifies the historical reality that the tribal allotments described in Joshua were not immediately fully realized, highlighting the gradual and often incomplete nature of the Israelite settlement in the region.
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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.