Bible Dictionary
Elonbethhanan
Elonbethhanan was a town associated with two other Danite towns in one of Solomon’s administrative districts.
Definition
Elonbethhanan was a town named with two other Danite towns as part of one of Solomon’s administrative districts. Its name means “oak of the house of grace.”
Biblical Usage
Elonbethhanan appears in the account of Solomon’s administrative organization and the provision of supplies for the royal household.
Historical Background
It was included in one of the commissariat districts established during Solomon’s reign.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(oak of the house of grace) is named with two Danite towns as forming one of Solomon’s commissariat districts. (1 Kings 4:9)