Chesulloth is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the tribal allotments in the Book of Joshua. It is identified as a town within the territory of the tribe of Issachar. The name "Chesulloth" is derived from the Hebrew root that suggests a meaning related to "loins" or "flanks," possibly indicating a geographical feature or characteristic of the area.

Biblical Reference:

Chesulloth is mentioned in Joshua 19:18, which details the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem." This passage situates Chesulloth among other notable locations within Issachar's inheritance, such as Jezreel and Shunem, which are significant for their historical and prophetic associations.

Geographical Context:

The exact location of Chesulloth is not definitively known today, but it is generally believed to have been situated in the fertile Jezreel Valley, an area known for its agricultural productivity. The Jezreel Valley was a strategic and economically vital region in ancient Israel, often serving as a battleground due to its open plains and fertile land.

Historical and Theological Significance:

Chesulloth, while not a major biblical site, contributes to the understanding of the tribal divisions and settlements in the Promised Land. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel, as described in the Book of Joshua, underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the inheritance of the land. Each town and city mentioned, including Chesulloth, represents a piece of the divine promise realized.

Theologically, the division of the land among the tribes of Israel is significant as it reflects God's covenant faithfulness and the establishment of Israel as a nation in the land He had promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The mention of Chesulloth, though brief, is part of this larger narrative of divine provision and the establishment of Israel's tribal identity.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:

While Chesulloth itself has not been extensively excavated or identified with certainty in modern archaeology, the broader region of the Jezreel Valley has yielded numerous archaeological findings that illuminate the historical context of the biblical narrative. These findings include ancient settlements, fortifications, and agricultural installations that provide insight into the life and culture of the inhabitants during the biblical period.

In summary, Chesulloth is a minor yet integral part of the biblical landscape, contributing to the understanding of Israel's tribal territories and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. Its mention in the Book of Joshua serves as a testament to the historical and theological richness of the biblical narrative.Chesulloth

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(the loins), one of the towns of Issachar. (Joshua 19:18) From its position int he lists it appears to be between Jezreel and Shunem (Salam).

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Or CHISLOTH-TABOR, a town on the border of Zebulun and Issachar, about four miles west of mount marks its site, together with numerous excavated tombs, Joshua 19:12,18,22 1 Chronicles 6:62.

Fertile places; the loins, a town of Issachar, on the slopes of some mountain between Jezreel and Shunem (Joshua 19:18). It has been identified with Chisloth-tabor, 2 1/2 miles to the west of Mount Tabor, and north of Jezreel; now Iksal. CHESULLOTH

ke-sul'-oth (ha-keculloth; B, Chasaloth, A, Achesaloth): A town on the border of Zebulun (Joshua 19:18), the same as Chisloth-tabor (Joshua 19:12). It is represented by the modern village Iksal on the northern edge of Esdraelon, circa 3 miles West of Mt. Tabor.

3694. Kesulloth -- a place in Issachar
... 3693, 3694. Kesulloth. 3695 . a place in Issachar. Transliteration: Kesulloth
Phonetic Spelling: (kes-ool-loth') Short Definition: Chesulloth. ... Chesulloth. ...
/hebrew/3694.htm - 6kChesulloth (1 Occurrence)
... Iksal. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CHESULLOTH. ke-sul ... Mt. Tabor.
Multi-Version Concordance Chesulloth (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19 ...
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Chesul'loth (1 Occurrence)
Chesul'loth. Chesulloth, Chesul'loth. Cheth . ... Chesul'loth (1 Occurrence). Joshua
19:18 And their border was Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem; (See RSV). ...
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Shunem (3 Occurrences)
... shoo'-nem (shunem; Codex Vaticanus Sounan; Codex Alexandrinus Sounam): A town in
the territory of Issachar named with Jezreel and Chesulloth (Joshua 19:18). ...
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Jezreel (37 Occurrences)
... Issachar (Joshua 19:18). 1. Territory: It is named with Chesulloth and
Shunem (modern Iksal and Solam). It remained loyal to the ...
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Kesulloth (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kesulloth (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:18 Their
border was to Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem, (See NIV). ...
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Jizreel (30 Occurrences)
... the valley of Jizreel. (DBY). Joshua 19:18 And their territory was toward
Jizreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem, (DBY). 1 Samuel 25:43 ...
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Included (17 Occurrences)
... with their villages. (See NAS NIV). Joshua 19:18 Their border was to Jezreel,
Chesulloth, Shunem, (See NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 19:25 ...
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Chests (3 Occurrences)

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Limit (115 Occurrences)
... and up to Japhia; (BBE). Joshua 19:18 And their limit was to Jezreel and
Chesulloth and Shunem (BBE). Joshua 19:22 And their limit ...
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Chisloth-tabor (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia CHISLOTH-TABOR. kis-loth-ta'-bor, kiz'-loth. See
CHESULLOTH. Multi-Version Concordance Chisloth-tabor (1 Occurrence). ...
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