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Bethul

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Bethul was a town of Simeon in southern Judah. It was also called Chesil and Bethuel.

Definition

Bethul was a town of Simeon in southern Judah. It was also called Chesil and Bethuel.

Biblical Usage

Bethul is listed with Eltolad and Hormah among Simeon’s towns.

Historical Background

The supplied material identifies it through its alternate names but gives no further geographical detail.

Scripture References

Joshua 19:4 Joshua 15:30 1 Chronicles 4:30

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(dweller in God) a town of Simeon in the south named with Eltolad and Hormah, (Joshua 19:4) called also Chesil and Bethuel. (Joshua 15:30; 1 Chronicles 4:30)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>beth'-ul, be'-thul (bethul):</p><p>See BETHUEL; CHESIL.</p>
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