Judges 12:12
Judges 12:12 in Multiple Translations
Then Elon the Zebulunite died, and he was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.
And Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
And Elon the Zebulonite came to his death, and his body was put to rest in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
Then he died and was buried at Aijalon in the territory of Zebulun.
Then Elon the Zebulonite dyed, and was buryed in Aijalon in the countrey of Zebulun.
and Elon the Zebulunite dieth, and is buried in Aijalon, in the land of Zebulun.
Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Ajalon in the country of Zebulun.
And he died, and was buried in Zabulon.
Then he died and was buried in Aijalon city in the area where the tribe of Zebulun lives.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 12:12
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Judges 12:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֖מָת
אֵל֣וֹן
הַ/זְּבֽוּלֹנִ֑י
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
בְּ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
זְבוּלֻֽן
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵל֣וֹן
ʼÊylôwn
H356
Elon
N-proper
הַ/זְּבֽוּלֹנִ֑י
Zᵉbûwlônîy
H2075
Zebulunite
Art | Ngmsa
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
Aijalon
Prep | N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
זְבוּלֻֽן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
Zebulun
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 12:12
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
אֵל֣וֹן
ʼÊylôwn
H356
"Elon"
N-proper
Elon was a judge in the Bible, mentioned in Judges 12:11-12, and his name means mighty or strong, reflecting his role as a leader in Israel.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.11 § Elon = "terebinth, mighty" 1) Hittite, father-in-law of Esau 2) second son of Zebulun 3) Zebulonite judge of Israel 4) town in Dan
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Elon. See also: Genesis 26:34; Numbers 26:26; Judges 12:12.
הַ/זְּבֽוּלֹנִ֑י
Zᵉbûwlônîy
H2075
"Zebulunite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Zebulunite is a descendant of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The term refers to someone from this tribe, which was founded by Zebulun, a son of Jacob.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) Group of ze.vu.lun (זְבוּלֻן "Zebulun" H2074) § Zebulonite , of Zebulun a descendant of Zebulun and member of the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Zebulonite. See also: Numbers 26:27; Judges 12:11; Judges 12:12.
וַ/יִּקָּבֵ֥ר
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
בְּ/אַיָּל֖וֹן
ʼAyâlôwn
H357
"Aijalon"
Prep | N-proper
Aijalon is a city in Palestine, meaning field of deer. It was a Levitical city in Dan, later ruled by various groups including the Amorites and Philistines.
Definition: § Ajalon or Aijalon = "field of deer" Levitical city in Dan, 14 miles or 25 km NW of Jerusalem, later ruled by the Amorites, then the Benjamites of Judah, then by the Philistines
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Aijalon, Ajalon. See also: Joshua 10:12; 1 Samuel 14:31; 2 Chronicles 28:18.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
זְבוּלֻֽן
Zᵉbûwlûwn
H2074
"Zebulun"
N-proper
Zebulun was a son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 30:20. The tribe and territory were also named after him.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Zebulun living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.20; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Sered (H5624), Elon (H0356H) and Jahleel (H3177) § Zebulun = "exalted" 1) the 10th of the sons of Jacob, 6th and last of Leah; progenitor of Zebulun 2) the tribe descended from Zebulun 3) the land allocated to the tribe of Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Zebulun. See also: Genesis 30:20; Joshua 21:34; Psalms 68:28.
Study Notes — Judges 12:12
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 12:12
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 12:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 12:12
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.
13After Elon, Abdon son of Hillel, from Pirathon, judged Israel. 14He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys. And he judged Israel eight years.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:13 | and Beriah and Shema (who were the heads of families of the inhabitants of Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath). |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:69 | Aijalon, and Gath-rimmon, together with their pasturelands. |
| 3 | Joshua 19:42 | Shaalabbin, Aijalon, Ithlah, |
Judges 12:12 Summary
Judges 12:12 tells us that Elon, a judge from the tribe of Zebulun, died and was buried in Aijalon. This verse reminds us that our lives on earth are short, like Elon's, and we will all face death someday, as seen in Psalm 90:12. We should use our time to serve God and others, just like Elon did, and trust in God's plan for our lives, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. By following Elon's example, we can live a life that honors God and makes a positive impact on those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from Elon's life and death?
Elon's life and death, as recorded in Judges 12:12, remind us that our time on earth is short and we will all face death, as stated in Psalm 90:12, and that we should use our time wisely to serve the Lord, as seen in Matthew 25:23.
Why was Elon buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun?
Elon was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun because that was likely his hometown or a significant location for his family, similar to how Ibzan was buried in Bethlehem, as mentioned in Judges 12:10.
What is the significance of Elon being a Zebulunite?
Elon being a Zebulunite highlights the diversity of the judges God appointed to lead Israel, as seen in the various tribes represented in the book of Judges, such as Deborah from the tribe of Ephraim in Judges 4:4-5 and Samson from the tribe of Dan in Judges 13:2.
How does Elon's death relate to the larger story of the book of Judges?
Elon's death marks the end of his tenure as a judge and paves the way for the next leader, Abdon, as seen in Judges 12:13-14, illustrating the cycle of leadership and the need for continuous guidance from God, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from Elon's example of service to God and his people, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life?
- How does the brevity of Elon's life, as recorded in a single verse, remind me to prioritize my own relationship with God and use my time wisely?
- What does Elon's burial in Aijalon reveal about the importance of family, community, and heritage in our lives, and how can I honor those aspects in my own relationships?
- In what ways can I, like Elon, be a faithful servant of God and a leader in my own sphere of influence, and what steps can I take to pursue that goal?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 12:12
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 Jude 1:35.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 12:12
And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 12:12
Judges 12:12 And Elon the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the country of Zebulun.Ver. 12. And was buried in Aijalon.] Where the moon stood still.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 12:12
(12) Was buried in Aijalon.—There is a play of words between ΰμεο (Elon) and ΰιιμεο (Ayalon), which is precisely the same word, though with different vowelpoints. It means not “a terebinth,” but “gazelle.” Ajalon is not Yalo, which is in the tribe of Dan (Joshua 10:12; 1 Samuel 14:31); and it is at least doubtful whether it should not be read Elon, as in the LXX. (Ailon, both for the judge and his burial-place), in which case we must suppose that the place was named from him. It is not mentioned elsewhere.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 12:12
12. Elon … Aijalon] Nothing here but a name and a burying-place. Both probably should be pronounced alike, as in the LXX, for the consonants are practically identical; and the form should be Elon, this being the name of one of the ‘sons,’ i.e. families, of Zebulun, Genesis 46:14, Numbers 26:26. The home of the clan was called by the name of the clan; and there the grave was shewn. See on Judges 10:2. In these notices of the Minor Judges have we traditions of individuals or of clans? Partly, perhaps, of the one and partly of the other. The names are clan-names; the ‘sons’ and ‘daughters’ (Judges 10:4, Judges 12:9; Judges 12:14) may represent clan developments and alliances; on the other hand the judgeship and the burying-place seem to preserve the memory of an individual.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 12:12
12. Aijalon — Supposed by Van de Velde to have been at the modern Jalun, about fifteen miles east of Akka. This was really in the territory of Naphtali, but so near the border as to be popularly called in the country of Zebulun.