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Chelluh

Locations
Modern Location Chelluh, near Hebron, West Bank
Coordinates 31.5333, 35.0833

Geographical Setting

Chelluh is a town in the hill country of Judah, identified with the modern site of Chelluh near Hebron, mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the tribal inheritance of Judah.

What is the meaning of Chelluh in the Bible?

Chelluh is a town in the hill country of Judah, identified with the modern site of Chelluh near Hebron, mentioned in the Book of Joshua as part of the tribal inheritance of Judah.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Chelluh helps readers visualize the specific territorial boundaries assigned to the tribe of Judah and understand the geographical context of the settlement narratives in the Book of Joshua.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Chelluh (located near modern Chelluh, near Hebron, West Bank) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Chelluh in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Chelluh clarify?

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

"Chelluh." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chelluh/
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