Chellus
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chellus is a toponym mentioned in the deuterocanonical Book of Judith as a location west of the Jordan River.
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A place named among those west of the Jordan to which Nebuchadnezzar sent his summons, possibly lying southwest of Jerusalem.
What is the meaning of Chellus in the Bible?
A place named among those west of the Jordan to which Nebuchadnezzar sent his summons, possibly lying southwest of Jerusalem.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Chellus in Judith 1:9 provides important historical context for understanding the geographical extent of Nebuchadnezzar's empire.
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