Casluhim

The Casluhim, descendants of Mizraim, were the ancestors of the Philistines.

The name Casluhim means “hopes of life”

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Summary

People from Casluch(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Genesis 10:14; only referred to as Casluhim (כַּסְלֻחִים); descended from Egypt along with Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, Pathrusim and Caphtorim; progenitors of the Philistine.

Glossary entries

Casluhites, Casluhim

Family members

Father: Egypt
Siblings: Anamim Caphtorim Lehabim Ludim Naphtuhim Pathrusim
Children: Philistine

Alternative names

כַּסְלֻחִיםCasluhim

Mentions

Genesis 10:14
…the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.
1 Chronicles 1:12
…the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.