Original Word: חֵילָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cheylam
Pronunciation: khay-LAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (khay-lawm')
Definition: Helam
Meaning: Chelam

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to be strong" or "to be firm."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Helam" as it is a specific geographical location mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: Helam is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of a battle. It is noted as a place where King David's forces engaged in combat with the Arameans.

Cultural and Historical Background: Helam is referenced in the context of King David's military campaigns. During this period, David was consolidating his kingdom and expanding his influence over neighboring territories. The battle at Helam is part of the larger narrative of David's conflicts with the Arameans, who were a significant power in the region north of Israel. The Arameans were known for their chariots and skilled warriors, making them formidable opponents.

Word Origin
from chul
Definition
a place E. of the Jordan
NASB Translation
Helam (2).

חֵילָם proper name, of a location east of Jordan 2 Samuel 10:16 (Th their army, but ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Ew^{Geschichte. iii. 211 Anm. 1} = H iii. 155 n. 2 We Dr) = חֵלָ֑א֯מָה 2 Samuel 10:17 (ᵐ5 Αιλαμ); + חילם Ezekiel 47:16 (ᵐ5 Ηλιαμ) Co; according to this it lay on the border between Damascus and Hamath.

Helam

Or Cheleam {khay-lawm'}; from chayil; fortress; Chelam, a place East of Palestine -- Helam.

see HEBREW chayil

חֵילָ֑ם חֵלָ֑אמָה חילם חלאמה cheiLam cheLamah ḥê·lā·māh ḥê·lām ḥêlām ḥêlāmāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts