Strong, father of Eliab, who was “captain of the children of Zebulun” (Num. 1:9; 2:7).
Helon
Helon is mentioned only as a father’s name, and always the same way: “Eliab the son of Helon.” Eliab led the tribe of Zebulun when Moses numbered Israel in the wilderness, and he stood as captain of that tribe on the march. On the third day of the altar’s dedication he brought his offering, one of twelve princes who each gave in turn. Nothing is said of Helon himself. Still, Scripture keeps his name beside his son’s, a small reminder that ordinary families stood behind the leaders. Numbers 7 shows Eliab’s offering in full, and Numbers 10 shows his tribe setting out.
5 verses
Numbers
Numbers 1:9
Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.
Numbers 2:7
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
Numbers 7:24
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:
Numbers 7:29
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon.
Numbers 10:16
And over the host of the tribe of the children of Zebulun was Eliab the son of Helon.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Matthew George Easton, 1897
From Smith's Bible Dictionary
William Smith, 1884
(strong), father of Eliab, of the tribe of Zebulun. (Numbers 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16) (B.C. 1491.)