I. Name

The astral being Hêlēl, occurs as a divine name only in Isa. 14.12: “How you have fallen from heaven, Bright Morning Star (hêlēl ben-šāḥar), felled to the earth, sprawling helpless across the nations!” (NEB). However, translations of this verse vary. After the opening words, the RSV continues: “O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!” Alternatively, in view of Gilg. XI 6, where the hero is d…