Bible Figure
Helon
father of Eliab
Helon was the father of Eliab, the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during Israel's wilderness period.
Biography
Numbers repeatedly identifies Eliab son of Helon as Zebulun's representative at the census, at the dedication of the altar, and in Israel's marching order. Helon himself has no independent narrative or recorded speech.
Biblical Significance
Helon's significance is genealogical as the father identifying Zebulun's wilderness leader. Scripture does not support a fuller biography.