Elon (Judges)
Elon (Hebrew: אֵילֹן ʼĒlōn, "oak") was a leader (judge) of the ancient Israelites according to the biblical Book of Judges.
Elon | |
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| אֵילֹן | |
 A portrait of Elon a Judge of Israel from Bartolomeo Gai's Epitome historico-chronologica | |
| Other names | אילון הזבולוני Elon Zebuloni |
| Predecessor | Ibzan |
| Successor | Abdon |
| Judges in the Hebrew Bible שופטים |
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| Italics indicate individuals not explicitly described as judges |
| Book of Exodus |
| Book of Joshua |
| Book of Judges |
| First Book of Samuel |
Elon appears in Judges 12:11–12. He was a member of the Tribe of Zebulun who served as a judge of Israel for ten years. He was preceded by Ibzan and succeeded by Abdon.[1][2][3][4] Elon, along with Tola, Yair, Ibzan, and Abdon are only briefly mentioned and may be the names of clans.[1]
Elon is translated as "Ahialon" in the Douay–Rheims Bible and other translations.
Little is known about Elon's role as a judge and whether the Israelites were at war or peace during his tenure. According to some scholars, he was a wise and fair judge, although his name is not linked to any historical exploits.[5]
See also
References
- "Elon". Jewish Encyclopedia. 1906.
- Thomas L. Thompson (1 January 2000). Early History of the Israelite People: From the Written & Archaeological Sources. BRILL. p. 96. ISBN 90-04-11943-4.
- Marc Zvi Brettler (2002). The Book of Judges. Psychology Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-415-16216-6.
- Philip R. Davies (1995). In Search of "Ancient Israel": A Study in Biblical Origins. A&C Black. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-85075-737-5.
- Elon, the 10th Judge of Israel
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