כִּסְלוֹן (kis.lon)
kis.lon
Chislon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Kislon appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Numbers 34:21 as the father of Elidad. In that specific context, Elidad is identified as the representative from the tribe of Benjamin who was chosen to help divide the Promised Land among the Israelite tribes.
Traditional etymology suggests the name means "confidence" or "trust." While this single occurrence offers no further biographical details about Kislon himself, his inclusion in the genealogical list highlights the importance of tribal lineage during the settlement period. The sources note that his son Elidad played a direct role in the administrative task of allocating territory.
Because the text provides no other narrative involving him, Kislon serves primarily as a link in the chain of leadership for the tribe of Benjamin. His mention underscores the structured nature of the census and land distribution processes described in the wilderness narratives.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Kislon appears just once in Scripture, marking the father of Elidad in Numbers 34:21. This brief mention occurs during the division of the Promised Land, a time when God was establishing order and inheritance for His people. While we know little about Kislon personally, his role as a patriarch highlights how God uses family lines to carry out His plans.
For your faith, this reminds us that every name in the biblical record has purpose. Even those not given lengthy narratives contribute to the larger story of God’s provision. Trusting in God’s structure and timing can bring peace, knowing He details even the smallest parts of our lives.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Chislon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כִּסְלֽוֹן\׃1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 34:21
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.
This verse identifies Kislon as the father of Elidad, who represented Benjamin in the land distribution.