Overview
Helez the Paltite was one of David's most distinguished warriors and military leaders. He held the position of captain over 24,000 troops during the seventh month of David's reign and is prominently mentioned in the roster of David's mighty men.
Key Scriptures
"Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite" (2 Samuel 23:26, ESV). "The seventh month was Helez the Paltite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand" (1 Chronicles 27:10, KJV). "These were the mighty men whom David had" (2 Samuel 23:8, ESV).
Application
Helez's dedicated service demonstrates the importance of faithfulness in our roles and using our God-given abilities to serve others with excellence and loyalty.