A location near the Jordan River where David defeated the Arameans.
About Helam
A place east of the Jordan River where King David defeated the armies of Hadadezer, King of Syria (2 Samuel 10:16–17).
Key References
2 Samuel 10:16
Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them.
All Scripture References (2)
2 Samuel (2)
2 Samuel 10:16
Hadadezer sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam with Shobach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them.
2 Samuel 10:17
When this was reported to David, he gathered all Israel, crossed the Jordan, and went to Helam. Then the Arameans arrayed themselves against David and fought against him.