Bible Dictionary

Chillon

People & Groups • Old Testament

Chillon, also called Chilion, was a son of Elimelech and Naomi and the husband of Orpah. He died in Moab along with his brother Mahlon.

Definition

Chillon is another form of Chilion, the son of Naomi and Elimelech and the husband of Orpah. His name is associated with pining or sickness.

Chillon is named in the account of Naomi’s family in Moab, where he died along with his brother Mahlon.

The supplied material dates the period approximately to 1250 B.C.

Ruth 1:2-5 Ruth 4:9

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(pining, sickly), the son of Naomi and husband of Ruth. (Ruth 1:2-5; 4:9) (B.C. 1250.)