Lexical Definition
הִלֵּל Hillêl (hil-layl') Hillel N:N-M-P
from הָלַל; praising (namely God)
Hillel.
- § Hillel = "praising"
- Hillel, an Israelite
1) a native of Pirathon in Mount Ephraim, the father of Abdon the judge
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הִלֵּ֖ל | Hillel | Judg.12.13 • Judg.12.15 |
| Ελλήλ | of Hillel | LXX.Judg.12.13 • LXX.Judg.12.15 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
הִלֵּל proper name, masculine (he hath praised; compare Late Hebrew proper name הִלֵּל, Hillel) father of a judge of Israel Judg 12:13; Judg 12:15, called הַפִּרְעָתוֺנִי see פִּרְעָתוֺן.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 12:13 · 12:15 |
Profile
Male • Father of Abdon • A judge of Israel from Pirathon.
Man living before Israel's Monarchy
Hillel the Pirathonite, a judge of Israel, led the nation for ten years.
- A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.12.13;
- only referred to as Hillel הִלֵּל;
- father of Abdon עַבְדוֹן.
Hillel the Pirathonite is mentioned in Judges 12:13-15 as a judge of Israel who succeeded Elon. He was from Pirathon, a town in the land of Ephraim, located in the hill country of the Amalekites.
Hillel judged Israel for ten years, suggesting a period of relative peace and stability during his leadership. The text mentions that he had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, indicating his family's prominence and wealth.
After his death, Hillel was buried in his hometown of Pirathon. His judgeship is not marked by any significant events or conflicts, which may suggest a time of tranquility in Israel's history. As a judge, Hillel would have been responsible for settling disputes, administering justice, and providing leadership to the nation.
All entries for Hillel: הִלֵּל
Related Profiles:
- Abdon (child)