A Levitical town in the territory of Asher, assigned to the clan of Gershon.
About Helkath
First of 22 cities mentioned in the territory allotted to Asher’s tribe for an inheritance (Jos 19:25). Helkath was one of four cities in Asher given to the Levitical Gershonite families (21:31). It is alternately spelled Hukok in 1 Chronicles 6:75. Its ancient site is perhaps located at the modern Tell el-Harbaj.
Key References
Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
All Scripture References (3)
Joshua (2)
Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph,
Helkath, and Rehob—four cities, together with their pasturelands.
1 Chronicles (1)
And from the tribe of Benjamin they were given Gibeon, Geba, Alemeth, and Anathoth, together with their pasturelands. So they had thirteen cities in all among their families.