Hushah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Husah is a toponym listed in the genealogical records of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:4, likely denoting a settlement or territory associated with the tribe.
What is the meaning of Hushah in the Bible?
Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:4 as a location within the tribal allotment of Judah, distinct from the individual of the same name found in 1 Chronicles 4:19.
SIGNIFICANCE
Distinguishing Husah as a geographical entity clarifies the territorial extent of the tribe of Judah and resolves textual ambiguity between familial and locational references in the chronicles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hushah 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 Hushah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hushah clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 4:41 Chronicles 4:19
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
"Hushah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hushah/