elon Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
elon in Easton's 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.
elon in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(an oak). 1. A Hittite, whose daughter was one of Esau's wives. #Ge 26:34; 36:2| (B.C. 1797.) 2. The second of the three sons attributed to Zebulun, #Ge 46:14; Nu 26:26| and the founder of the family of the Elonites. (B.C. 1695.) 3. Elon the Zebulonite, who judged Israel for ten years, and was buried in Aijalon in Zebulun. #Jud 12:11,12| (B.C. 1174-1164). 4. On of the towns in the border of the tribe of Dan. #Jos 19:43|
elon in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
E'LON (an oak). 1. The Hittite, father of one of Esau's wives. Gen 26:34; Isa 36:2. 1. A son of Zebulun. Gen 46:14; Num 26:26. 2. A judge of Israel, who is called the Zebulonite in Jud 12:11-12.
elon in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. A Hittite, whose daughter Esau married (Genesis 26:34; Genesis 36:2). (See BASHEMATH.) 2. Genesis 46:14. 3. The judge who judged Israel ten years: buried in Aijalon (or Elon) in Zebulun (Judges 12:11-12).