Elon (Judges)

Elon
Predecessor Ibzan
Successor Abdon

In the Bible, Elon (or Ahialon in Douay–Rheims and some other translations) (Hebrew: אֵילֹן‬, Modern Elon, Tiberian ʼÊlōn, "oak"; Ancient Greek: Αἰλώμ; Latin: Ahialon) is named in the Book of Judges as being a member of the Tribe of Zebulun who served as a judge of Israel for ten years, who followed Ibzan and was succeeded by Abdon.[1] It is unclear if any of the people named as judges existed.[2][3][4] Elon, along with Tola, Jair, Ibzan, and Abdon are only briefly mentioned and appear to the names of clans.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Elon". Jewish Encyclopedia. 1906.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Marc Zvi Brettler (2002). The Book of Judges. Psychology Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-415-16216-6.
  4. ↑ 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 (Judges)
Preceded by
Ibzan		 Judge of Israel Succeeded by
Abdon


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