Allon
LocationsGeographical Setting
Allon is a biblical place name associated with the territory of the tribe of Naphtali in northern Israel.
What is the meaning of Allon in the Bible?
Allon refers to a town in the tribal territory of Naphtali in northern Palestine, recorded in the Book of Joshua, and also appears in genealogical lists as a descendant of Simeon, occasionally linked to the variant name Allom.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Allon as a distinct territorial marker helps clarify the political geography of the northern tribes and distinguishes between place names and personal names within biblical genealogies, leading to a more accurate understanding of the historical context.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.