Elonbeth-hanan Summary
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Elonbeth-hanan, a city under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, one of Solomon's twelve governors.
Elonbeth-hanan
PlaceCity under the jurisdiction of Solomon's governor Ben-Deker
Names
- en Elonbeth-hanan
- en Elon Bethhanan · Also called
- en Elon beth-hanan · Also called
- en Elon Beth Hanan · Also called
- en Elon-beth-hanan · Also called
- en Elon-bethhanan · Also called
- he אֵילוֹן בֵּית חָנָן · H0358
- bg Елон-Бет-Ханан
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Elonbeth-hanan Article
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Elonbeth-hanan is mentioned in 1Ki.4.9 as part of the list of twelve districts overseen by King Solomon's governors. It was under the jurisdiction of Ben-Deker, along with the towns of Makaz, Shaalbim, and Beth-shemesh.
The name Elonbeth-hanan means "oak of the house of grace" or "terebinth of the house of mercy." This suggests it may have been a significant tree or grove associated with a place of worship or a location where important events took place.
Based on the other cities mentioned alongside it, it was likely situated in the Shephelah region or the nearby hill country of Judah.
Sources: OpenBible.info Bible Geocoding Data (CC BY 4.0, a8e6824) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Elonbeth-hanan@1Ki.4.9) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, elonbeth-hanan_374)