King James Version:
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And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After him Elon from Z'vulun judged Isra'el; he judged Isra'el for ten years.
Berean Standard Bible:
After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years.
American Standard Version:
And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And after{H310} him Elon{H356}, a Zebulonite{H2075}, judged{H8199} Israel{H3478}; and he judged{H8199} Israel{H3478} ten{H6235} years{H8141}.
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Commentary for Judges 12:11
Judges 12:11 is a verse that succinctly transitions the leadership of the Israelites during the period of the Judges. The verse is set within the broader historical context of the time after the Israelites' conquest of Canaan, when they were governed by a series of leaders known as judges, who were chosen by God to deliver and govern the people. The period of the Judges was marked by cycles of apostasy, oppression by neighboring peoples, and deliverance through these chosen leaders.
The specific mention of Elon, a Zebulonite, indicates that he was from the tribe of Zebulun, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The fact that Elon judged Israel for ten years speaks to the duration of his leadership and the relative stability of the region during his tenure. This was a time when the Israelites were not being oppressed by foreign nations, and the internal leadership was able to maintain order and peace.
The themes present in this verse include the continuity of leadership in ancient Israel, the role of judges as both civil and religious leaders, and the tribal diversity within Israel's leadership structure. It also reflects the transitional nature of the period, where different individuals from various tribes were raised to positions of authority to lead the people according to God's will, albeit temporarily. The mention of Elon's rule is brief, as is common for many of the judges in the Book of Judges, highlighting the sometimes sparse historical record of these leaders and the focus on their roles as instruments of divine deliverance and governance.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H356
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵילוֹן
Transliteration: ʼÊylôwn
Pronunciation: ay-lone'
Description: or (shortened) אֵלוֹן ; or אֵילֹן ; from אַיִל; oak-grove; Elon, the name of a place in Palestine, and also of one Hittite, two Israelites; Elon. - Strong's Number: H2075
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְבוּלֹנִי
Transliteration: Zᵉbûwlônîy
Pronunciation: zeb-oo-lo-nee'
Description: patronymically from זְבוּלוּן; a Zebulonite or descendant of Zebulun; Zebulonite. - Strong's Number: H8199
There are 182 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁפַט
Transliteration: shâphaṭ
Pronunciation: shaw-fat'
Description: a primitive root; to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively); [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H6235
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶשֶׂר
Transliteration: ʻeser
Pronunciation: eh'ser
Description: masculine of term עֲשָׂרָה; from עָשַׂר; ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits); ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly).