Lexical Summary Eloni: Eloni Original Word: אֵלוֹנִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Elonites Or rather (shortened) oeloniy {ay-lo-nee'}; patron from 'Allown; an Elonite or descendant (collectively) of Elon -- Elonites. see HEBREW 'Allown NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Elon Definition a desc. of Elon NASB Translation Elonites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵלֹנִי adjective, of a people of אֵלוֺן 1 (as collective noun) Numbers 26:26. Topical Lexicon Origin and Genealogical Context אֵלוֹנִי refers to the clan descended from Elon, the second-named son of Zebulun (Genesis 46:14; 1 Chronicles 7:30–31). Elon’s name is preserved in the patronymic “Elonite,” identifying those who sprang from him within the wider tribe of Zebulun. In the patriarchal blessing Jacob foretold for Zebulun, seafaring and mercantile success are highlighted (Genesis 49:13). Moses later affirmed this maritime and commercial vocation (Deuteronomy 33:18–19). The Elonite clan would therefore have shared in the collective destiny and territorial inheritance of Zebulun, participating in the fulfillment of these prophetic promises. Occurrence and Literary Setting The term appears only once, in the wilderness census just prior to Israel’s entry into Canaan: “ These were the descendants of Zebulun according to their clans: The Seredite clan from Sered; the Elonite clan from Elon; and the Jahleelite clan from Jahleel.” (Numbers 26:26) Here the Holy Spirit inspired Moses to record the population of fighting men twenty years old and upward (Numbers 26:2). By naming the Elonites, Scripture establishes their covenant place among those eligible to receive territory west of the Jordan and to stand in battle for the Lord. Historical Significance within Israel 1. Allocation of Land: Although individual clan allotments are not detailed, the national apportionment described in Joshua 19:10–16 implicitly included Elonite families. Zebulun’s tract, situated between Galilee and the Mediterranean corridor, later hosted trade routes linking Phoenicia, Galilee, and the Jezreel Valley, aligning with Jacob’s prophecy. Spiritual and Theological Insights • Covenant Precision: The inclusion of minor clans like the Elonites illustrates God’s meticulous record of His people, reinforcing that no believer is overlooked in His redemptive plan (compare Luke 12:7). Lessons for Ministry and Faith 1. Value Every Member: Pastoral work should mirror God’s concern for every family and individual within the congregation, including those whose contributions receive little public notice. Forms and Transliterations הָאֵלֹנִ֑י האלני hā’êlōnî hā·’ê·lō·nî haeloNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:26 HEB: לְאֵל֕וֹן מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הָאֵלֹנִ֑י לְיַ֨חְלְאֵ֔ל מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת NAS: the family of the Elonites; of Jahleel, KJV: the family of the Elonites: of Jahleel, INT: of Elon the family of the Elonites of Jahleel the family 1 Occurrence |
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