Helbah
חֶלְבָּה/HEL-buh/
“Fatness or fertility”
Summary
Helbah was a town in the territory of Asher from which the Canaanite inhabitants were not expelled during the conquest.
☩Unconquered Town
Helbah is mentioned among the towns of Asher from which the Israelites failed to drive out the Canaanites, listed between Achzib and Aphik. The name means "fatness" or "fertile," possibly indicating its location in the rich valley of the Kishon near the Phoenician plain. It should not be confused with Ahlab, also mentioned in the same verse.
Key verses:Judges 1:31
Related Verses1 mention
Judges· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Helbah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Helbah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).