Bible Dictionary
Chun
Chun was a city belonging to Hadarezer, king of Syria. David took bronze or copper from it for use in the temple; it is probably the Berothai or Berothah mentioned elsewhere.
Definition
Chun was one of the cities belonging to Hadarezer, king of Syria. David obtained bronze or copper from it for use in the temple.
Biblical Usage
Chun appears in the account of David’s victories and the materials he dedicated for temple use.
Historical Background
Chun is probably the same place called Berothai in Samuel and possibly Berothah in Ezekiel.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
One of the cities of Hadarezer, king of Syria. David procured brass (i.e., bronze or copper) from it for the temple (1 Chr. 18:8). It is called Berothai in 2 Sam. 8:8; probably the same as Berothah in Ezek. 47:16.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Chronicles 18:8) called Berothai in (2 Samuel 8:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>chun (kun, "founding").</p><p>See CUN.</p>