Judges 12:11

11 After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years.

Judges 12:11 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 12:11

And after him Elon a Zebulonite judged Israel
One of the tribe of Zebulun:

and he judged Israel ten years;
administered justice to them, preserved them in the true religion, and from idolatry; though it does not appear that any enemies arose in his time against them, from whom he delivered them.

Judges 12:11 In-Context

9 He had thirty sons and thirty daughters. He gave his daughters in marriage outside his clan and brought in thirty daughters-in-law from the outside for his sons.
10 He judged Israel seven years. Ibzan died and was buried in Bethlehem.
11 After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years.
12 Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
13 After him, Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel.
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