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Jalon

יָלוֹן/JAY-lon/

“Lodger or abiding”

Summary

The last named of the four sons of Ezra in the genealogy of Judah.

☩Identity

Jalon was the fourth son of Ezra (not the scribe), of the tribe of Judah, apparently from a family kindred with that of Caleb. His brothers were Jether, Mered, and Epher. Beyond his place in this genealogical list, nothing further is known of him.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 4:17

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

4:17

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jalon," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Jalon," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Jalon," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).