Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

1 CHRONICLES 11:27KJV
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1 Chronicles 11:27 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:27 mean?

1 Chronicles 11:27 names Shammoth and Helez among David’s mighty warriors. By including them in the list, the writer records them as members of the group associated with David’s military strength.

“Harorite” and “Pelonite” identify the two men further. These labels may point to a place or family connection. The verse is part of a written record, rather than words spoken by one person to another.

Where else these words appear

“Pelonite” Hebrew H6397 · used in 3 verses

  • 1 Chronicles 11:36 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
  • 1 Chronicles 27:10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

“Helez” Hebrew H2503 · used in 4 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:26 Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
  • 1 Chronicles 2:39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
  • 1 Chronicles 27:10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.