Elon.

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a) (Gen. 26:34) a Hittite, whose daughter Bashemath was married by Esau, son of Isaac; b) (Gen. 46:14) one of the sons of Zebulun, son of Jacob, forefather of the tribe of Elon; c) (Judg. 12:11, 12) one of the judges of Israel, a Zebulunite, who judged Israel for ten years. He was buried at Aijalon, in the land of Zebulun.

Scripture cited

Genesis 26:34 Genesis 46:14 Judges 12:11

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