Bible Dictionary

Helon

The name Helon means “window; grief”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Strong, father of Eliab, who was “captain of the children of Zebulun” (Num. 1:9; 2:7).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(strong), father of Eliab, of the tribe of Zebulun. (Numbers 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16) (B.C. 1491.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

hel'-on (chelon, "valorous"; the Septuagint's Codex Vaticanus, Chailon): The father of Eliab, the prince of the tribe of Zebulun (Nu 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16).