Elon

Elon, a city allotted to the tribe of Dan during the division of the Promised Land.

The name Elon means “oak; grove; strong”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location only mentioned at Joshua 19:43; only referred to as Elon (אֵלוֹן).

Location

Certainty
Possible (33% of scholarship) · 7 other possible locations
Coordinates
31.841° N, 35.024° E
Elon
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Glossary entries

Elon (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Elon, Timnah, Ekron,