Bible Dictionary

Chezib

Deceitful, a town where Shelah, the son of Judah, was born (Gen. 38:5). Probably the same as Achzib (q.v.).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Deceitful, a town where Shelah, the son of Judah, was born (Gen. 38:5). ).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(lying), a name which occurs but once, (Genesis 38:5) probably the same as Achzib.

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

CHE'ZIB (lying), probably identical with Achzib, 2. Gen 38:5. Conder places it at 'Aia Kezbeh.