Elon (
Hebrew: ''ʼĒlōn'', "oak") was a judge of the Biblical era.
Biography
Elon appears in the Book of Judges 12:11-12. He was a member of the
Tribe of Zebulun who served as a
judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as a part of a panel of judges. A judge hears all the witnesses and any other evidence presented by the barristers or solicitors of the case, assesses the credibility an ...
of Israel for ten years. He was preceded by
Ibzan and succeeded by
Abdon.
Elon, along with Tola, Yair, Ibzan, and Abdon are only briefly mentioned and may be the names of clans.
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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.Elon, the 10th Judge of Israel]
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See also
* Shophet
References
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Judges of ancient Israel
Book of Judges
Biblical people