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Chislev
כִּסְלֵו
Chislev, mentioned in Nehemiah 1:1 and Zechariah 7:1, is the ninth month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, corresponding to November-December in the modern calendar.
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- Nehemiah 1:1
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- Zechariah 7:1
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Chislev is the name of the ninth month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, as mentioned in Nehemiah 1:1 and Zechariah 7:1. This month corresponds to the modern months of November-December.
In Nehemiah 1:1, the month of Chislev is associated with the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes' reign. It was during this month that Nehemiah, who was serving as the king's cupbearer in Susa, received news about the distress of the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem and the poor condition of the city's walls. This news prompted Nehemiah to pray and seek permission from the king to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the city (Nehemiah 1:2-11).
Zechariah 7:1 mentions that the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah in the fourth year of King Darius' reign, on the fourth day of the ninth month, which is Chislev. This oracle was given in response to a question about fasting and mourning posed by the people of Bethel (Zechariah 7:2-3).
The month of Chislev falls during the rainy season in Israel and is associated with the winter solstice. In later Jewish tradition, the festival of Hanukkah, which commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple after the Maccabean Revolt, is celebrated in the month of Chislev.
The biblical references to Chislev provide insight into the ancient Hebrew calendar and the religious and historical events that took place during this month. They also demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance and the role of prayer and fasting in the lives of believers.
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