And after him Elon, a Zebulonite, judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
After him, Elon from the tribe of Zebulun led Israel as judge, and he served as judge over Israel for ten years.
This verse records that Elon, from the tribe of Zebulun, served as a judge and leader of Israel for ten years.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Judges, which chronicles the period of Israel's history after Joshua's death, the nation was led by various judges raised up by God to deliver them from enemies and restore order. Elon, a man from the tribe of Zebulun, served as one of these judges for ten years, following the judge Ibzan, in a time when Israel faced repeated cycles of rebellion and deliverance. His role reflects the diverse tribal leaders God used during this transitional era before the monarchy.
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