Biblical References:
Helbah is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Judges. The reference can be found in Judges 1:31.

Scriptural Context:
In the context of the Book of Judges, Helbah is listed among the territories that the tribe of Asher failed to fully conquer and possess. Judges 1:31 states: "Asher failed to drive out the residents of Acco, Sidon, Ahlab, Achzib, Helbah, Aphek, and Rehob." This passage highlights the incomplete conquest of the Promised Land by the Israelites, which was a recurring theme in the early history of Israel as they settled in Canaan.

Geographical Location:
Helbah is believed to have been located in the region assigned to the tribe of Asher, which was situated in the northern part of ancient Israel, along the Mediterranean coast. The exact location of Helbah is not definitively known today, but it is thought to have been near other cities mentioned in the same verse, such as Acco (modern-day Acre) and Sidon (in present-day Lebanon).

Historical and Cultural Significance:
The mention of Helbah, along with other cities that were not fully conquered, serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the Israelites in taking possession of the land promised to them by God. The failure to drive out the inhabitants of these cities often led to the Israelites being influenced by the surrounding pagan cultures, which was contrary to God's commands. This incomplete obedience had long-term spiritual and social implications for the nation of Israel.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the account of Helbah and similar cities underscores the importance of complete obedience to God's commands. The Israelites' inability to fully conquer these territories is often interpreted as a lack of faith and trust in God's promises. This narrative serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of partial obedience and the dangers of allowing foreign influences to persist within the community of God's people.

Related Topics:
· The Conquest of Canaan
· The Tribe of Asher
· The Book of Judges
· Obedience and Faith in the Old Testament
· Influence of Canaanite Culture on Israel

Cross-References:
· Joshua 19:24-31: The allotment of land to the tribe of Asher, which includes the region where Helbah was located.
· Judges 1:27-36: A broader account of the tribes of Israel failing to drive out the inhabitants of various Canaanite cities.

Helbah, though briefly mentioned, is part of the larger narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land and serves as a point of reflection on the spiritual and practical challenges faced by the Israelites during this period.Helbah

Helbon, milk, fatness

Helbah

(fertile), a town of Asher, probably on the plain of Phoenicia not far from Sidon. (Judges 1:31)

Fatness, a town of the tribe of Asher (Judges 1:31), in the plain of Phoenicia. HELBAH

hel'-ba (chelbah): A place in the territory assigned to Asher (Judges 1:31). It may be identical with Mahalliba of Sennacherib's prism inscription. The site, however, has not been recovered.

2462. Chelbah -- a city in Asher
... 2461, 2462. Chelbah. 2463 . a city in Asher. Transliteration: Chelbah Phonetic
Spelling: (khel-baw') Short Definition: Helbah. Word Origin fem. ... Helbah. ...
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2463. Chelbon -- a place in Aram (Syria)
... Helbah. From cheleb; fruitful; Chelbon, a place in Syria -- Helbah. see HEBREW
cheleb. 2462, 2463. Chelbon. 2464 . Strong's Numbers.
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Helbah (1 Occurrence)
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. HELBAH. hel'-ba (chelbah): A place in the territory
assigned to Asher (Judges 1:31). ... Multi-Version Concordance Helbah (1 Occurrence) ...
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Helbon (1 Occurrence)

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Zidon (25 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:31 Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants
of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor ...
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Rehob (12 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:31 Asher didn't drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants
of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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Accho (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 1:31 Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants
of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor ...
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Aczib (4 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:31 Asher didn't drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants
of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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Ahlab (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 1:31 Asher didn't drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants
of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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Achzib (4 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:31 Asher didn't drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants
of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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Aphek (9 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:31 Asher drove not out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants of
Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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Aphik (1 Occurrence)
... Judges 1:31 Asher didn't drive out the inhabitants of Acco, nor the inhabitants
of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob ...
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