Chesulloth, also known as Chisloth-tabor or Tabor, was a town on the border between Issachar and Zebulun.
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Chesulloth, also referred to as Chisloth-tabor or Tabor, was a town located on the border between the territories of Issachar and Zebulun (Joshua 19:12, 18). It is mentioned in the description of the boundaries of these two tribes during the division of the Promised Land.
The town's association with Tabor suggests that it was situated near Mount Tabor, a prominent landmark in the region. Mount Tabor is known for its strategic location and its role in various biblical events, such as Deborah and Barak's victory over Sisera (Judges 4-5).
In 1Ch.6.77, Tabor is mentioned as one of the cities given to the Levites from the tribe of Zebulun, along with its common-land. This indicates that Chesulloth, or a portion of it, was allocated to the Levites for their use and sustenance.
The exact location of Chesulloth is uncertain, but its proximity to Mount Tabor and its position on the border between Issachar and Zebulun suggest that it was a significant settlement in the region during the time of Joshua and the early Israelite period.
Approximate location: 32.683, 35.325 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
Fertile places; the loins, a town of Issachar, on the slopes of some mountain between Jezreel and Shunem (Josh. 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.
(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).
CHESUL'LOTH (loins, or flank), a town of Issachar; possibly the same as Chisloth-tabor. Josh 19:12, 1 Sam 30:18; now Ikeal, 4 miles west of Tabor.
CHESUL'LOTH (loins, or flank), a town of Issachar; possibly the same as Chisloth-tabor. Josh 19:12, 1 Sam 30:18; now Ikeal, 4 miles west of Tabor.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3694
From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.
Their territory included Jezreel, Chesulloth, Shunem,
The Merarites (the rest of the Levites) received the following: From the tribe of Zebulun they were given Rimmono and Tabor, together with their pasturelands.
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