Bible Dictionary
Casluhim
The Casluhim were a people descended from Mizraim, probably living in or near Lower Egypt. The Philistines are said to have come from them.
Definition
The Casluhim were a people descended from Mizraim. They are named among the peoples connected with the early population groups of the ancient Near East.
Biblical Usage
The Casluhim are listed in the genealogical table of nations, and the text says that the Philistines sprang from them. The name is associated with the meaning “fortified.”
Historical Background
Their original seat was probably in or near Lower Egypt, along the sea coast south of Palestine.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fortified, a people descended from Mizraim (Gen. 10:14; 1 Chr. 1:12). Their original seat was probably somewhere in Lower Egypt, along the sea-coast to the south border of Palestine.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fortified), a Mizraite people or tribe. (Genesis 10:14; 1 Chronicles 1:12)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kas'-lu-him, kas-lu-him (kacluchim; Chasmonieim): The name of a people mentioned in Ge 10:14; 1Ch 1:12 as descended from Mizraim. The parenthesis should probably follow Caphtorim. From them, it is said, sprang the PHILISTINES, which see.</p>