Elon (Judges 12:11)
The name Elon means “oak; grove; strong.” Elon is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Judges 12:11.
Who was Elon?
The eleventh of the Hebrew judges. He held office for ten years (Judg. 12:11, 12). He is called the Zebulonite.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Elon
- Judges 12:11
And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
- Judges 12:12
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.
Timeline of Elon's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1138 BC | Judgeship of Elon |