חַלְחוּל (chal.chul)
chal.chul
Halhul
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew word chalchul is a proper noun referring to a specific town in the territory of Judah, mentioned only once in the Bible at Joshua 15:58. It appears in a list of cities assigned to the tribe of Judah during the initial distribution of the land. The name itself translates to "trembling" or "quaking," likely describing the physical sensation of standing on a hillside or perhaps reflecting the topography of the region.
Geographically, chalchul was situated in the mountainous zone of Judah, positioned to the left of the main route connecting Jerusalem to Hebron. It lay roughly three to four miles from Hebron, placing it within a network of settlements that marked the southern boundary of the tribal allotment. This single reference anchors the word firmly in the historical narrative of Israel’s settlement rather than offering broader theological or linguistic nuance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Joshua 15:58 lists Halhul among the cities assigned to Judah. This brief mention anchors the tribe in a specific place on the map. It reminds us that God’s promises were not abstract ideas but involved real land and real homes.
The name suggests trembling or quaking, perhaps describing the hillside terrain. Even in geography, details matter to the biblical narrative. They show how God guided His people into their inheritance step by step.
For your faith, this word points to God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. He knows the names of places and cares about where you live. Your life is part of a larger story that He is writing with care and purpose.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Halhul1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חַלְח֥וּל1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
This verse lists Halhul as one of the cities allotted to Judah, showing its role in the tribal inheritance.