Elon
Elon is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is another name for Elonbeth-hanan. The name means “oak; grove; strong.”
Where is Elon?
Approx. 31.8411, 35.0236 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| another name for Elonbeth-hanan | settlement | Medium |
| Khirbet Wadi Illin | settlement | Medium |
| Kafr Ana | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet Hasan | settlement | Low |
| Tel Zelafon | settlement | Low |
| Khirbet el Rujm | settlement | Low |
Elon in the Bible dictionary
Oak. (1.) A city of Dan (Josh. 19:43). (2.) A Hittite, father of Bashemath, Esau’s wife (Gen. 26:34). (3.) One of the sons of Zebulun (Gen. 46:14). (4.) The eleventh of the Hebrew judges. He held office for ten years (Judg. 12:11, 12). He is called the Zebulonite.
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Verses that mention Elon
- Joshua 19:43
And Elon, and Thimnathah, and Ekron,