Lexical Definition
אַלּוֹן ʼAllôwn (al-lone') oak N:N--L
the same as אַלּוֹן
Allon.
- § Allon = "great tree" or "oak"
- Allon, an Israelite, also a place in Palestine
1) city in Naphtali
2) a Simeonite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אַלּ֛וֹן | Allon | 1Chr.4.37 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.37
- son of: Jedaiah (יְדָיָה)
- father of: Shiphi (שִׁפְעִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַלּוֺן proper name, masculine (oak) a Simeonite 1Chr 4:37 (on Josh 19:33 see אֵלוֺן p. 18).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Joshua | 19:33 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:37 |
Profile
Male • Son of Jedaiah • Son of Jedaiah, a Simeonite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Allon was the son of Jedaiah, a descendant of Simeon. (1Ch.4.37)
- A man from the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.37;
- only referred to as Allon אַלּוֹן;
- a son of Jedaiah יְדָיָה;
- father of Shiphi שִׁפְעִי.
Allon is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon, which is recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. He is listed as the son of Jedaiah, who was a descendant of Simeon through his son Shimei. (1Ch.4.37)
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Simeon, providing a record of their descendants and their settlements in the land of Israel. (1Ch.4.24-43)
Apart from being listed as the son of Jedaiah, no further information is provided about Allon's life, his role within the family, or any significant events associated with him.
The mention of Allon in the genealogy serves to document the lineage of the Simeonite clans and to highlight the importance of family records in the Israelite society. It also demonstrates the continuity of the tribe of Simeon through its various branches and generations.
All entries for Allon: אַלּוֹן