Bible Dictionary
Elon
Elon was the name of a city of Dan, a Hittite who became Esau’s father-in-law, a son of Zebulun, and a judge of Israel who led for ten years.
Definition
Elon is a name meaning “oak.” It designates a city of Dan, a Hittite who was the father of Bashemath, a son of Zebulun, and the eleventh judge of Israel. The judge Elon was a Zebulonite and held office for ten years.
Biblical Usage
Elon appears in accounts of Danite territory, Esau’s family, Jacob’s descendants, and Israel’s judges. The judge Elon governed Israel for ten years.
Historical Background
The name’s association with an oak reflects its stated meaning. The judge belonged to the tribe of Zebulun.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
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.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(an oak).