chiun Summary and Overview

occurs only in Amos 5:26 (R.V. marg., "shrine"). The LXX. translated the word by Rhephan, which became corrupted into Remphan, as used by Stephen (Acts 7:43; but R.V., "Rephan"). Probably the planet Saturn is intended by the name. Astrologers represented this planet as baleful in its influences, and hence the Phoenicians offered to it human sacrifices, especially children.

(a statue, perhaps of Saturn), an idol made by the Israelites in the wilderness. [REMPHAN]

CHI'UN . Am 6:26. An idol which the Israelites made and worshipped in the wilderness. See Remphan.

(See REMPHAN.)