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Judges 12:11

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Judges 12:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
Judges 12:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Judges 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel.
9And he had thirty sons; and thirty daughters he sent abroad, and thirty daughters he brought in from abroad for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years.
10And Ibzan died, and was buried at Beth-lehem.
11And after him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel; and he judged Israel ten years.
12And Elon the Zebulunite died, and was buried in Aijalon in the land of Zebulun.
13And after him Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel.
14And he had forty sons and thirty sons` sons, that rode on threescore and ten ass colts: and he judged Israel eight years.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And after him Elon a Zebulonite judged Israel, etc.] One of the tribe of Zebulun: and he judged Israel ten years; administered justice to them, preserved them in the true religion, and from idolatry; though it does not appear that any enemies arose in his time against them, from whom he delivered them.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A Zebulonite - The tribe of Zebulon had shown its bravery, patriotism, and prowess in the time of Barak Judges 4:10; Judges 5:18. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“am 2830, bc 1174, An, Ex, Is, 317, "A civil judge in North-east Israel." Jdg 12:11 Judges 12:12”
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