Chusi
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chusi is an ancient settlement in central Palestine identified with the modern village of Quzah.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Chusi is a location mentioned in Judith 7:18, situated near Ekrebel on the brook Mochmur in central Palestine. It has been identified with Quzah, a village 5 1/2 miles south of Nablus and 5 miles west of Agrabeh.
What is the meaning of Chusi in the Bible?
Chusi is a location mentioned in Judith 7:18, situated near Ekrebel on the brook Mochmur in central Palestine. It has been identified with Quzah, a village 5 1/2 miles south of Nablus and 5 miles west of Agrabeh.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Chusi with Quzah helps readers visualize the specific topographical setting of the Holofernes campaign described in the book of Judith.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.