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Chilion
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(Hebrews Kilyon´, כַּלְיוֹן , pining; Sept. Χελεών v. r. Χελαιών ), the younger son of Elimelech and Naomi of Bethlehem, and husband of Orpah, Ruth's sister; he died childless in the country of Moab (Ruth 1:2; Ruth 4:9). B.C. 1360.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chilion'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/chilion.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Chilion'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/chilion.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
