Who and what is…
Elon

Hebrew: אֵילוֹן —transliteration: Eylown

Possible meaning: an oak or strong tree

This is the name of a biblical city and 3 men, 2 of which are Zebulonites.

1. Elon, a city of the Tribe of Dan

   It is briefly mentioned along with Timnah and Ekron and other cities in Joshua 19:43. There is no other mention in Scripture.

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2. Elon, a Hittite man

   He was the father of Esau’s 1st wife Bashemath (aka Adah) (Genesis 26:34).

3. Elon, one of the sons of Zebulun

   (Genesis 46:14)

   He is a grandson of Jacob/Israel with his wife Leah.

4. Elon, the 11th of the Hebrew judges

   He held office as a judge of Israel for 10 years (Judges 12:11-12). He is called the Zebulonite.