Chislon כִּסְלוֹן
Father of Elidad, a leader from Benjamin
Who is Chislon in the Bible?
Chislon was the father of Elidad, a tribal leader from Benjamin mentioned in Numbers 34:21. When the Israelites prepared to divide the conquered land of Canaan among the twelve tribes, each tribe received a designated representative to oversee the distribution process. Elidad served in this capacity for the tribe of Benjamin, making Chislon the father of a man chosen for this important organizational role in Israel's settlement of the Promised Land.
Biography
Chislon is mentioned in Num.34.21 as the father of Elidad, who was appointed as a leader from the tribe of Benjamin. Elidad was one of the representatives chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes after the conquest. Each tribe had a designated leader for this task, and Elidad was selected from Benjamin.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 34:21
"Elidad son of Chislon from the tribe of Benjamin;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | כִּסְלוֹן |