chilion Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
chilion in Easton's Bible Dictionary
the pining one, the younger son of Elimelech and Naomi, and husband of Orpah, Ruth's sister (Ruth 1:2; 4:9).
chilion in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
CHILI'ON (sickly), son of Naomi, and husband of Ruth. Ruth 1:2-5; Ruth 4:9-10.
chilion in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Orpah's husband, son of Elimelech and Naomi (Rth 1:2-5; Rth 4:9). An Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah (formerly Ephrath, Genesis 35:19).