Bible Dictionary

Jalon

People & Groups • Old Testament

Jalon was one of the sons of Ezra, a descendant of Judah.

Definition

Jalon was one of the four sons of Ezra, a Judahite. His name is interpreted as “abiding” or “lodger,” though its precise meaning is uncertain.

Jalon appears in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Ezra.

The supplied material provides no further information about Jalon beyond his place in the Judahite genealogy.

1 Chronicles 4:17

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Lodger, the last of the four sons of Ezra, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chr. 4:17).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(abiding), one of the sons of Ezra. (1 Chronicles 4:17)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>ja'-lon (yalon, meaning unknown): In 1Ch 4:17, a son of Ezrah, a Judahite.</p>