Judges 12:12
New International Version
Then Elon died and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

New Living Translation
When he died, he was buried at Aijalon in Zebulun.

English Standard Version
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

King James Bible
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.

New King James Version
And Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.

New American Standard Bible
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

NASB 1995
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

NASB 1977
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Amplified Bible
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Christian Standard Bible
and when he died, he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and when he died, he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

American Standard Version
And Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Contemporary English Version
before he died and was buried in Aijalon that belonged to the Zebulun tribe.

English Revised Version
And Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Elon died, he was buried in Aijalon in the territory of Zebulun.

Good News Translation
Then he died and was buried at Aijalon in the territory of Zebulun.

International Standard Version
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried in Aijalon within the territory of Zebulun.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

NET Bible
Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

New Heart English Bible
Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Ajalon in the country of Zebulun.

World English Bible
Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Elon the Zebulunite dies, and is buried in Aijalon, in the land of Zebulun.

Young's Literal Translation
and Elon the Zebulunite dieth, and is buried in Aijalon, in the land of Zebulun.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Elon the Zebulonite will die and will be buried in Elon in the land of Zebulon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he died, and was buried in ZahnIon.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he died, and he was buried in Zebulun.

New American Bible
Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Alun, who was from Zebulun, died, and he was buried in Ailun in the land of Zebulun
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aelom of Zabulon died, and was buried in Aelom in the land of Zabulon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon
11After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years. 12Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun. 13After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, judged Israel.…

Cross References
Judges 2:16-19
Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. / Israel, however, did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commandments; they did not do as their fathers had done. / Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. ...

Judges 3:9-11
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Judges 10:1-2
After the time of Abimelech, a man of Issachar, Tola son of Puah, the son of Dodo, rose up to save Israel. He lived in Shamir, in the hill country of Ephraim. / Tola judged Israel twenty-three years, and when he died, he was buried in Shamir.

Judges 11:1-3
Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor; he was the son of a prostitute, and Gilead was his father. / And Gilead’s wife bore him sons who grew up, drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no inheritance in our father’s house, because you are the son of another woman.” / So Jephthah fled from his brothers and settled in the land of Tob, where worthless men gathered around him and traveled with him.

1 Samuel 12:11
So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

Hebrews 11:32
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

1 Kings 16:28
And Omri rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Ahab reigned in his place.

2 Kings 13:9
And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 24:16
And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.

Acts 13:20
All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

1 Samuel 25:1
When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.

2 Samuel 2:4
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”

1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.

2 Kings 14:16
And Jehoash rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. And his son Jeroboam reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 21:1
And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the City of David. And his son Jehoram reigned in his place.


Treasury of Scripture

And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.

Aijalon.

Joshua 19:42
And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

1 Chronicles 6:69
And Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gathrimmon with her suburbs:

1 Chronicles 8:13
Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath:

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Judges 12
1. The Ephraimites, quarrelling with Jephthah, are slain by the Gileadites
7. Jephthah dies
8. Ibzan, who had thirty sons, and thirty daughters
11. and Elon
13. and Abdon, who had forty sons, and thirty nephews, judge Israel














Then Elon the Zebulunite
The name "Elon" in Hebrew means "oak" or "strong," symbolizing strength and endurance. Elon was one of the judges of Israel, and his designation as "the Zebulunite" indicates his tribal affiliation with Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its strategic location and its role in trade and commerce, as described in Genesis 49:13. This highlights the diversity of leaders God raised up from different tribes, each bringing unique strengths to the nation of Israel.

died
The mention of Elon's death marks the end of his period of leadership. In the Book of Judges, the death of a judge often signifies a transition and sometimes a return to chaos or disobedience among the Israelites. This cycle of leadership, death, and subsequent decline underscores the need for a lasting and righteous leader, ultimately pointing to the coming of Christ, who offers eternal leadership and salvation.

and was buried
Burial practices in ancient Israel were significant, reflecting honor and respect for the deceased. Being buried in one's homeland was particularly important, as it signified a connection to one's heritage and ancestors. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of family and tribal identity in Israelite culture.

in Aijalon
Aijalon, meaning "place of deer" in Hebrew, was a city in the territory of Zebulun. Its mention here provides a geographical context, grounding the narrative in a real and historical setting. Aijalon is also noted in other biblical accounts, such as the battle where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still (Joshua 10:12), highlighting its strategic importance in Israel's history.

in the land of Zebulun
The "land of Zebulun" refers to the inheritance given to the tribe of Zebulun, as outlined in Joshua 19:10-16. This area was located in the northern part of Israel, and its mention here reinforces the tribal identity and territorial boundaries that were significant in the organization of ancient Israelite society. The land of Zebulun, with its fertile grounds and access to trade routes, was a testament to God's provision and promise to the tribes of Israel.

(12) Was buried in Aijalon.--There is a play of words between ???? (Elon) and ?????? (Ayalon), which is precisely the same word, though with different vowelpoints. It means not "a terebinth," but "gazelle." Ajalon is not Yalo, which is in the tribe of Dan (Joshua 10:12; 1Samuel 14:31); and it is at least doubtful whether it should not be read Elon, as in the LXX. (Ailon, both for the judge and his burial-place), in which case we must suppose that the place was named from him. It is not mentioned elsewhere.

Verse 12. - In Aijalon. Not Aijalon in the tribe of Dan, mentioned Joshua 10:12; Joshua 19:42, but another city, only spoken of here, whose name is probably preserved in the ruins of Jalun, four hours east of Akka. It is remarkable that the two names Elon and Aijalon are identical in Hebrew as far as the consonants are concerned. It looks as if Aijalon, which is not mentioned among the Zebulonite cities in Joshua 19:10-16, was named from Elon, its possessor.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Elon
אֵל֣וֹן (’ê·lō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 436: An oak, other strong tree

the Zebulunite
הַזְּבֽוּלֹנִ֑י (haz·zə·ḇū·lō·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2075: Zebulunite -- descendant of Zebulun

died,
וַיָּ֖מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

and he was buried
וַיִּקָּבֵ֥ר (way·yiq·qā·ḇêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6912: To inter

in Aijalon
בְּאַיָּל֖וֹן (bə·’ay·yā·lō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 357: Aijalon -- 'deer', the name of several cities in Palestine

in the land
בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Zebulun.
זְבוּלֻֽן׃ (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory


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