Bible Dictionary
Chisleu
Chisleu was the Babylonian name adopted by the Jews for the ninth ecclesiastical month and third civil month. It fell approximately in November and December.
Definition
Chisleu was the name adopted from the Babylonians for the ninth ecclesiastical month and third civil month in the Jewish calendar.
Biblical Usage
Chisleu is named in connection with events recorded in Nehemiah and Zechariah.
Historical Background
The month corresponded approximately with November and December, or with the moon in November.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The name adopted from the Babylonians by the Jews after the Captivity for the third civil, or ninth ecclesiastical, month (Neh. 1:1; Zech. 7:1). It corresponds nearly with the moon in November.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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