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Judges 12:11
After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years. Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Elon, who was from Zebulun, judged Israel after Ibzan. He judged Israel ten years,
Elon, who was from Zebulun, judged Israel after Ibzan. He judged Israel ten years,
Hebrew Names Version
After him Elon the Zevulonite judged Yisra'el; and he judged Yisra'el ten years.
After him Elon the Zevulonite judged Yisra'el; and he judged Yisra'el ten years.
King James Version
And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Lexham English Bible
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
English Standard Version
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
New Century Version
After Ibzan died, Elon from the tribe of Zebulun was a judge for Israel. He judged Israel for ten years.
After Ibzan died, Elon from the tribe of Zebulun was a judge for Israel. He judged Israel for ten years.
New English Translation
After him Elon the Zebulunite led Israel for ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite led Israel for ten years.
Amplified Bible
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel for ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel for ten years.
New American Standard Bible
Now Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel after him; he judged Israel for ten years.
Now Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel after him; he judged Israel for ten years.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And after him iudged Israel Elon, a Zebulonite, and he iudged Israel tenne yeere.
And after him iudged Israel Elon, a Zebulonite, and he iudged Israel tenne yeere.
Legacy Standard Bible
En ná hom het Elon, die Sebuloniet, Israel gerig; en hy het Israel tien jaar lank gerig.
En ná hom het Elon, die Sebuloniet, Israel gerig; en hy het Israel tien jaar lank gerig.
Contemporary English Version
Elon from the Zebulun tribe was the next leader of Israel. He was a leader for ten years,
Elon from the Zebulun tribe was the next leader of Israel. He was a leader for ten years,
Complete Jewish Bible
After him Elon from Z'vulun judged Isra'el; he judged Isra'el for ten years.
After him Elon from Z'vulun judged Isra'el; he judged Isra'el for ten years.
Darby Translation
And after him Elon, the Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon, the Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Easy-to-Read Version
After Ibzan, a man named Elon was a judge for the Israelites. Elon was from the tribe of Zebulun. He was a judge for the Israelites for ten years.
After Ibzan, a man named Elon was a judge for the Israelites. Elon was from the tribe of Zebulun. He was a judge for the Israelites for ten years.
George Lamsa Translation
And after him Elon, a Zebulunite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon, a Zebulunite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Good News Translation
After Ibzan, Elon from Zebulun led Israel for ten years.
After Ibzan, Elon from Zebulun led Israel for ten years.
Literal Translation
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. And he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. And he judged Israel ten years.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
After him iudged Israel one Elon a Zabulonite, & he iudged Israel ten yeare,
After him iudged Israel one Elon a Zabulonite, & he iudged Israel ten yeare,
American Standard Version
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Bible in Basic English
And after him, Elon the Zebulonite was judge of Israel; and he was judge of Israel for ten years.
And after him, Elon the Zebulonite was judge of Israel; and he was judge of Israel for ten years.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
After him, Elon a Zabulonite iudged Israel ten yeres.
After him, Elon a Zabulonite iudged Israel ten yeres.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
King James Version (1611)
And after him, Elon, a Zebulonite iudged Israel, and he iudged Israel ten yeeres.
And after him, Elon, a Zebulonite iudged Israel, and he iudged Israel ten yeeres.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And after him Ælom of Zabulon judged Israel ten years.
And after him Ælom of Zabulon judged Israel ten years.
English Revised Version
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Berean Standard Bible
After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years.
After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whos successour was Hailon of Zabulon; and he demyde Israel ten yeer;
Whos successour was Hailon of Zabulon; and he demyde Israel ten yeer;
Young's Literal Translation
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judgeth Israel, and he judgeth Israel ten years,
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judgeth Israel, and he judgeth Israel ten years,
Update Bible Version
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Webster's Bible Translation
And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years.
World English Bible
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
New King James Version
After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years.
After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years.
New Living Translation
After Ibzan died, Elon from the tribe of Zebulun judged Israel for ten years.
After Ibzan died, Elon from the tribe of Zebulun judged Israel for ten years.
New Life Bible
Elon the Zebulunite ruled Israel after him. He ruled Israel for ten years.
Elon the Zebulunite ruled Israel after him. He ruled Israel for ten years.
New Revised Standard
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, after him, did Elon the Zebulunite judge Israel, - and he judged Israel, ten years.
And, after him, did Elon the Zebulunite judge Israel, - and he judged Israel, ten years.
Douay-Rheims Bible
To him succeeded Ahialon, a Zabulonite: and he judged Israel ten years:
To him succeeded Ahialon, a Zabulonite: and he judged Israel ten years:
Revised Standard Version
After him Elon the Zeb'ulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
After him Elon the Zeb'ulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel after him; and he judged Israel ten years.
Now Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel after him; and he judged Israel ten years.
Contextual Overview
8After him, Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. 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. 11After him, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel. He judged Israel ten years. Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun. 13After him, Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel. He had forty sons and thirty grandsons who rode on seventy donkeys. He judged Israel eight years. Abdon son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried at Pirathon in the land of Ephraim in the Amalekite hill country.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 2830, bc 1174, An, Ex, Is, 317, "A civil judge in North-east Israel." Judges 12:11
Cross-References
Genesis 12:7
God appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your children." Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him.
God appeared to Abram and said, "I will give this land to your children." Abram built an altar at the place God had appeared to him.
Genesis 12:14
When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians took one look and saw that his wife was stunningly beautiful. Pharaoh's princes raved over her to Pharaoh. She was taken to live with Pharaoh.
When Abram arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians took one look and saw that his wife was stunningly beautiful. Pharaoh's princes raved over her to Pharaoh. She was taken to live with Pharaoh.
Genesis 26:7
The men of the place questioned him about his wife. He said, "She's my sister." He was afraid to say "She's my wife." He was thinking, "These men might kill me to get Rebekah, she's so beautiful."
The men of the place questioned him about his wife. He said, "She's my sister." He was afraid to say "She's my wife." He was thinking, "These men might kill me to get Rebekah, she's so beautiful."
2 Samuel 11:2
One late afternoon, David got up from taking his nap and was strolling on the roof of the palace. From his vantage point on the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was stunningly beautiful. David sent to ask about her, and was told, "Isn't this Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hittite?" David sent his agents to get her. After she arrived, he went to bed with her. (This occurred during the time of "purification" following her period.) Then she returned home. Before long she realized she was pregnant. Later she sent word to David: "I'm pregnant."
One late afternoon, David got up from taking his nap and was strolling on the roof of the palace. From his vantage point on the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was stunningly beautiful. David sent to ask about her, and was told, "Isn't this Bathsheba, daughter of Eliam and wife of Uriah the Hittite?" David sent his agents to get her. After she arrived, he went to bed with her. (This occurred during the time of "purification" following her period.) Then she returned home. Before long she realized she was pregnant. Later she sent word to David: "I'm pregnant."
Proverbs 21:30
Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of God .
Nothing clever, nothing conceived, nothing contrived, can get the better of God .
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
A Zebulonite - The tribe of Zebulon had shown its bravery, patriotism, and prowess in the time of Barak Judges 4:10; Judges 5:18.
