Places in the Bible · Settlement

Chesalon

Chesalon is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Kesla.

Where is Chesalon?

Approx. 31.7811, 35.0511 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
KeslasettlementHigh
on Mount JearimspecialLow

Chesalon in the Bible dictionary

Strength; confidence, a place on the border of Judah, on the side of Mount Jearim (Josh. 15:10); probably identified with the modern village of Kesla, on the western mountains of Judah.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →

Verses that mention Chesalon

  • Joshua 15:10

    And the border compassed from Baalah westward unto mount Seir, and passed along unto the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Beth–shemesh, and passed on to Timnah: