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Elon

A judge of the tribe of Zebulun who led Israel ten years.

Role: Judge
Lived: c. 12th century BC
Belonged to: Judges, Tribe of Zebulun
Tribe/lineage: Zebulun

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1 Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Zebulun.
Judges 12:11
Name & titles
ScholarlyThe name Elon (Hebrew Elon) derives from the word for a large tree, an oak or terebinth, and is closely related to the toponyms Elon and Elon-beth-hanan; the name is borne by several unrelated figures including Elon the Hittite, Elon son of Zebulun, and Elon the Zebulunite judge.
Hebrew onomastic point: root associated with elon/allon, oak/terebinth (BDB, HALOT).

Where in scripture

Judges
Judges 12:11

Family

ElonAdah