Bible Dictionary

ELONITES

People & Groups • Old Testament

The descendants of Elon, a family or clan named among the tribes of Israel.

Definition

Elonites were the descendants or clan of Elon. The term identifies a family group associated with Elon among the tribes of Israel.

The Elonites are named in Numbers 26:26 in the listing of the descendants of Elon.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>e'-lon-its: Descendants of ELON (which see (2) Nu 26:26).</p>