Bible Dictionary
Chelal
Chelal was one of the descendants of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife and was listed among those who separated from such marriages after the return from exile.
Definition
Chelal was a descendant of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife. His name is glossed as “perfection.”
Biblical Usage
Chelal is listed among those dealt with in the reforms concerning foreign marriages after the return from exile.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies him as one of the Bene Pahath-moab.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(perfection), (Ezra 10:30) one who had a strange wife.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ke'-lal (kelal, "perfection"): One of the bene Pachath-Mo'abh who took "strange wives" (Ezr 10:30).</p>