Judges 12:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Free Bible Version

After him, Elon the Zebulunite led Israel as judge for ten years.

Geneva Bible 1599

And after him iudged Israel Elon, a Zebulonite, and he iudged Israel tenne yeere.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.

Translation for Translators

After Ibzan died, a man named Elon, from the tribe of Zebulun, became the leader of the Israeli people. He was their leader for ten years.

Unlocked Literal Bible

After him Elon the Zebulunite served as judge over Israel. He judged Israel for ten years.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

And after him Elon the Zebulunite judgeth Israel, and he judgeth Israel ten years,

Context

Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon

¹⁰Then Ibzan died, and he was buried in Bethlehem.¹¹After Ibzan, Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel ten years.¹²Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.

Sermons

What Happened?

K.P. Yohannan

Summary

This verse highlights the leadership of Elon, one of the judges of Israel who ruled for ten years. Despite the brevity of the mention, it signifies the importance of his role in governing and guiding the people during a tumultuous time in Israel's history. Elon's leadership, though not extensively detailed, is a reminder of God's faithfulness in raising up individuals to deliver and lead His people. It serves as a testament to the diverse ways in which God works through different individuals to accomplish His purposes and bring about justice and peace.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Elon the Zebulonite died,.... At the end of his ten years of government: and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun; which is added to distinguish it from another Aijalon in the tribe of Dan Jdg 1:35.