Chitlish
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chitlish is an ancient settlement in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified in the tribal allotment records of Joshua 15:40.
What is the meaning of Chitlish in the Bible?
Chitlish was a town in the Shephelah region of Judah, identified in Joshua 15:40 as part of the tribal allotment alongside Lahman and Gederoth.
SIGNIFICANCE
Locating Chitlish within the Shephelah clarifies the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Judah, providing geographic context for understanding the distribution of land among the twelve tribes as recorded in the biblical narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Chitlish 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 Chitlish in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chitlish clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 15:40
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
"Chitlish." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chitlish/