Keraia
People

Chilion

Chilion was the son of Elimelech and Naomi, and the husband of Orpah.

The name Chilion means “finished; complete; perfect”

MaleTribe of JudahOld Testament1 book3 verses

Summary

A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Ruth 1:2; only referred to as Chilion (כִּלְיוֹן); son of Elimelech and Naomi; a brother of Mahlon; husband of Orpah.

Glossary entries

Chilion Kilion

Family members

Father

Elimelech

Mother

Naomi

Spouse

Orpah

Siblings

Mahlon

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Ruth 1:2
    The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there.
  2. Ruth 1:5
    …both Mahlon and Chilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and without her husband.
  3. Ruth 4:9
    At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon.