Places in the Bible · Settlement

Chezib

Chezib is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Achzib 1.

Where is Chezib?

Approx. 31.6421, 34.9530 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps

Possible modern locations

IdentificationTypeConfidence
another name for Achzib 1settlementHigh

Chezib in the Bible dictionary

Deceitful, a town where Shelah, the son of Judah, was born (Gen. 38:5). Probably the same as Achzib (q.v.).

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

Verses that mention Chezib

  • Genesis 38:5

    And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.