כְּסָלוֹן (ke.sa.lon)
ke.sa.lon
Chesalon
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
Chesalon is a place name found in Joshua 15:10, marking a specific town on the northern border of the tribe of Judah. Located roughly ten miles west of Jerusalem, this settlement served as a geographical marker defining the extent of Judah’s inheritance in the Promised Land.
The name itself carries the meaning "hopes." While it appears only once in Scripture, its inclusion in the detailed boundary lists highlights how the biblical text grounds spiritual promises in real, tangible locations. It is also identified with Jearim, a site significant for housing the Ark of the Covenant before Solomon’s temple was built.
This single reference reminds readers that the division of the land was not abstract but involved actual communities and landmarks. The mention of Chesalon anchors the narrative in history, showing how God’s provisions were mapped out across specific terrain familiar to ancient Israelites.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Chesalon appears in a list of towns that defined the boundaries of Judah’s inheritance. While it is mentioned only once in Scripture, its inclusion shows how God’s promises were tied to real geography. This place name means "hopes," reminding us that spiritual truths are grounded in tangible reality.
The text identifies Chesalon with Mount Jearim, a site significant for housing the Ark of the Covenant before Solomon’s temple was built. This connection suggests that even remote or forgotten locations held deep religious importance. For believers today, it illustrates how God uses specific places and histories to reveal His faithfulness.
When we read these boundary lists, we see that God cares about details. He mapped out the land with precision, ensuring every tribe received its portion. This attention to detail encourages us to trust that God knows our individual circumstances and provides for us with care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [is] Kesalon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- כְסָל֑וֹן1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:10
and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim (also called Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;
This verse marks Chesalon as a northern boundary point for Judah, linking it to Mount Jearim where the Ark rested.