Cheluhi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Cheluhi in the Bible?
Cheluhi is listed among the men who had taken foreign wives and subsequently put them away during the post-exilic period, as recorded in Ezra 10:35.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of Cheluhi in the genealogical records of Ezra 10 provides concrete evidence of the specific families involved in the community's effort to enforce endogamy and separate from surrounding pagan populations.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Cheluhi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Cheluhi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Cheluhi clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:35
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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
"Cheluhi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/cheluhi/