Bible Dictionary

Helek

The name Helek means “part; portion”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A portion, (Josh. 17:2), descended from Manasseh.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(portion), one of the descendants of Manasseh, and second son of Gilead, (Numbers 26:30) and founder of the Helekites. (B.C. 1445.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

he'-lek chelekh): Son of Gilead the Manassite (Nu 26:30; Jos 17:2). Patronymic, Helekites (Nu 26:30).