Chesulloth
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chesulloth was an ancient Israelite settlement located in the territory of the tribe of Zebulun, identified with the modern village of Iksal.
What is the meaning of Chesulloth in the Bible?
A town on the border of Zebulun, represented by the modern village Iksal on the northern edge of Esdraelon, circa 3 miles West of Mt. Tabor.
SIGNIFICANCE
Its mention as a boundary point clarifies the territorial extent of the tribe of Zebulun and its proximity to neighboring tribal lands.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Chesulloth (located near modern Iksal) 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 Chesulloth in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chesulloth 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
"Chesulloth." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chesulloth/