Elon (2)
LocationsGeographical Setting
Elon (2) is a biblical place name mentioned in the Book of Judges as part of the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Dan.
What is the meaning of Elon (2) in the Bible?
An unidentified settlement in the territory of Dan, listed between Ithlah and Timnah in Judges 18:27, which some scholars suggest may be identical with Elon-beth-Hanan, one of the commissariat districts established during Solomon's reign.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location helps clarify the geographical extent of the tribe of Dan's territory and provides context for understanding the administrative organization of the region during the United Monarchy.
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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.