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    Helam

    חֵילָם

    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).

    Where the story of Helam happensWhere the gazetteer locates Helam, framed to them: Helam. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Helam
    Where the gazetteer locates Helam
    verses
    2
    first named
    2 Samuel 10:16
    last named
    2 Samuel 10:18
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    32.75°N · 36.24°E
    settlement32.75°N · 36.24°E

    Alma (OpenBible)

    Scholarship offers 4 identifications for this place. The leading one is shown; the others are recorded in the gazetteer.

    Description

    Helam in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    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.

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    Where to read it

    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 2, across 1 book.

    1. 2 Samuel2 verses

      10:1610:17

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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