Chellians
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Chellians in the Bible?
The Chellians are identified in the Book of Judith (2:23) as inhabitants of the mountains near Haran, representing one of the many subject peoples within the vast Assyrian Empire.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Chellians clarifies the geographical scope of the Assyrian military campaigns described in Judith, demonstrating the empire's reach into diverse and rugged terrains of the ancient Near East.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Chellians reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Chellians in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chellians clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Chellians." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chellians/